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Appoints Simulus as EPCM Parter for Meckering
Appoints Simulus as EPCM Parter for Meckering

Perth, May 14, 2015 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Altech Chemicals Limited (Altech/the Company) (googlechartASX:ATC) is pleased to announce that it has now appointed Simulus Engineering Pty Ltd (Simulus) as its Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPCM) partner for its proposed kaolin beneficiation plant at Meckering, Western Australia.

Simulus has been the key engineering partner during the bankable feasibility study (BFS) phase of the project.

The Meckering beneficiation plant will enable the initial simple wet processing of kaolin to remove oversize silica, followed by drying to reduce moisture content. The resultant upgraded kaolin will be packed into 1-2 tonne "bulka bags" for containerised shipment to Johor Baharu, Malaysia, via the port of Fremantle, Western Australia.
The Meckering plant has been designed to produce approximately 18,565 tonnes of beneficiated kaolin per annum at full capacity

Simulus is a multidisciplinary engineering company that has conducted project assessments in over 25 countries around the world for over 75 companies. Simulus has laboratory test work facilities as well as process simulation capabilities which were major aspects of Altech's BFS. Simulus has previously conducted the Company's laboratory pilot plant test work and Integrated Plant Study (IPS) in 2013-2014. In addition, Simulus has been responsible for the BFS's engineering concept development, including the process flowsheet for both Meckering and Malaysia's proposed operations.

The appointment of Simulus follows the Company's 10 March 2015 announcement of M+W Group as the EPCM partner for the HPA plant in Malaysia, and the appointment of Castle Equipment Pty Ltd as mining contractor and processing plant operator for the Meckering beneficiation plant on 15 April 2015.

About Altech Batteries Ltd

Altech Chemical Ltd ASX:ATCAltech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS ("Fraunhofer") to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns. 

The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech's land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market.

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Iggy Tan
Managing Director
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com

Martin Stein
Chief Financial Officer
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com



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