ASM Dubbo Project

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NSW Australia (Onshore)

Procurement

AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC MATERIALS (HOLDINGS) LTD

1.7b

Contact Details

David Norris
Regional Manager - Central West NSW

+61 447 800 239

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Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) is a vertically integrated 'mine to metals' producer of critical metals for new growth industries, high technologies and sustainable energy solutions. The company's Dubbo Project is a proven long-term resource of rare earth elements, zirconium, niobium and hafnium located approximately 25kms south of Dubbo, in central western NSW.

The project represents an alternative and reliable source of the critical minerals and rare earths needed to de-risk and relieve bottle-necking in the global supply chain.

ASM intends to develop the Dubbo Project to produce metal oxides in the form of chemicals, powders and metals at its Dubbo site. These products will be available in a range of standard and customised specifications, based on market requirements. ASM has completed significant successful test work to optimise oxide recovery in partnership with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).

Long-term, the materials produced from the Dubbo Project will be used for refining into critical metals at ASM's proposed metals plants, the first of which is in South Korea.

The Dubbo Project is construction ready, with all major permits approved. Negotiations for detailed engineering and execution are underway.

ASM upholds stringent ESG standards across all its activities. As part of this commitment, ASM intends for its direct supply chain of rare earths and critical metals from the Dubbo Project to be highly traceable for ethical and sustainable accountability from mine to market. ASM also intends for the Dubbo Project to be a flagship for clean resource development: targeting operational net-zero carbon and adopting key strategies from its Optimisation Study that significantly improve ESG performance.

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Rail Study

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Under evaluation

Non-Process Infrastructure Engineering and Implementation Service

Scope Doc

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

30 Jun 2023 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Awarded

SCOPE OF WORKS
Project Management Services
. Management and Integration of Design information
. Contracts and Procurement Package support
. Provide support for project readiness to the ASM Owners team.
. Develop reports to support ASM with funding activities.
Non-Process Engineering and Studies
. Updates of the ASM Scope Book and review design maturity across current design
. Integrate other scopes of works into an updated Package plan / Schedule and Estimate
. Tailings Dam Pipeline Design or Integration of design with a specialist subcontractor
. Water Pipeline - Raw Water / Bore and River
Indirect Construction Support Services
. Update / review construction indirect costs and approach
. Provide accommodation strategies and fit for purpose options analysis.
. Provide an early construction sequence for laydown areas and site establishment.
. Integrate Quarry and overall civil design - updating and integration of Quarry and Ming scopes of work provided by ASM Owners Team
. Provide a Scope of Works - Site Establishment
Estimating Services
. Provide support services to the overall ASM estimate approach and basis.
. Provided updated estimates and alignment to the current implementation strategy.
. Benchmarking of existing and emerging cost trends.
SCOPE REQUIREMENTS
ASM is seeking an experienced EPCM organisation to support the development of the Dubbo Projects Non-Process Infrastructure, with the ability to integrate the services within the wider project which may include the process plant EPC Contract

The services will target ASM's Final Investment Decision (FID) in December 2024

The works will encompass the areas of scope during the current phase of work with the expectation for continuing services during the project implementation phase.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Please demonstrate previous experience for a similar scope in Australia including transition of services as a new supplier.
Suppliers are to provide a capability statement, including areas of expertise and resources available to undertake the scope
Supplier(s) will only be considered for the upcoming Tender if suitably qualified by the Company's Procurement Entity.

Awarded Company

BECHTEL AUSTRALIA PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Greg MacDonald

Level 3, 540 Wickham Street
FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
Australia 4006

+61 07 3167 5000

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Site Process Infrastructure Interface Engineering

Scope Doc

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

30 Jun 2023 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Awarded

SCOPE OF PACKAGE
The works will encompass the areas below during the current phase of work with the expectation for continuing services during the project implementation phase
Management Services
. Management and reporting of design activities
. Engineering Management and Quality Assurance Services
. Document control and coordination including direct support of the ASM Owners team
. Planning and Other Project Controls Functions
. Provide support for project readiness to the ASM Owners team
General Design Services
. Drafting and Drawing services under the direction of the ASM owners' team
. Review of Engineering standards
. Development of ASM's Engineering Quality assurance framework
Trade Off studies
. InPit Crushing and Conveying Opportunities
. GHG Equipment Selection in conjunction with Vendors
. Layouts to support GHG Emissions studies
Process Plant Battery Limit Definition
. Review of Civil Support Structures and interface design
. Design works that will be integrated by the Non-Process Infrastructure Study Consultant

SCOPE REQUIREMENTS
ASM is seeking an experienced engineering design organisation to support the development of the Owners Team Design capacity, with the ability to review or provide designs compliant with NSW regulations.
The services will target ASM's Final Investment Decision (FID) in December 2024, with early-stage reports facilitating ASM decisions.
The works will encompass the areas of scope during the current phase of work with and expectation for continuing services during the project implementation phase.
Previous Experience:
Suppliers are to demonstrate previous experience for a similar scope (supply and operate) in Australia. Suppliers are to provide details of previous experience including transition of services as a new supplier.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Please demonstrate previous experience for a similar scope in Australia. Including transition of services as a new supplier.
Suppliers are to provide a capability statement, including areas of expertise and resources available to undertake the scope
Supplier(s) will only be considered for the upcoming Tender if suitably qualified by the Company's Procurement Entity.

Geotechnical Investigations - SRSF and Process Plant

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

16 Aug 2023 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Closed

Operational Studies - Logistics

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

28 Sep 2023 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Closed

Operations - Logistic Operational Concepts

Scope Doc

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

29 Feb 2024 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Closed

Solid Residue Storage Facility Design

Scope Doc

Full Scope EOI

Closed:

15 Jul 2023 (AEST)

Partial Scope EOI

Closed

The approved Dubbo Project contains a Solid Residue Storage Facility (SRSF) as part of its mineral processing infrastructure. Previous SRSF studies have been undertaken throughout the project life cycle. ASM is now progressing the design into a final detailed design phase. The scope for this phase is included below.
SCOPE OF PACKAGE
Management Services
. Management and reporting of design activities
. Planning and where required, site based services to support geotechnical and geochemical investigations
. Coordination with Non Process Infrastructure Study Lead and Tailings Pipeline specialist
Design Services
. Undertake trade off studies which will include location / staging and Life of Mine Options
. Design Review of the current proposed SRSF including an assessment of Industry Best Practice
. Design of the geotechnical and geochemical program to support design services
. Production of revised detailed design quantities are to be provided - with estimate to be coordinated and assembled by the Non Process Infrastructure Consultant
SCOPE REQUIREMENTS
ASM is seeking an experienced design organisation to support the development of the Dubbo Project Solid Reside Storage Facility and Water Management Design, with the ability to provide a design compliant with NSW dam regulations. The scope will also include upfront trade off studies and with a review of the design capacity. Potential concept options for an extended life of mine review will also be undertaken.
The services will target ASM's Final Investment Decision (FID) in Q4 2024, with early stage reports facilitating ASM decisions.
Previous Experience:
Suppliers are to demonstrate previous experience for a similar scope (supply and operate) in Australia. Suppliers are to provide details of previous experience including transition of services as a new supplier.
SUPPLIER EOI INSTRUCTIONS
Please note, this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only, the content of this work is subject to change pending project demand and timelines and ASM may change, suspend or cease to proceed with the EOI process.
Suppliers are invited to express interest by registering on ICN Gateway where competency and previous positive experiences for projects should be demonstrated for the provision of similar goods and/or services.
Suppliers are to provide a capability statement, including areas of expertise and resources available to undertake the scope

Note: The closing date/s for expressions of interest are subject to change.