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- 1998 Falconbridge Limited (Xstrata Nickel) chosen as industrial partner by the SMSP
- 1998 Carrying out of framing studies
- 2002 Conclusion of pre-feasibility study
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- 2004 Conclusion of feasibility study
- 2005 Environmental and social impact study
- 2005 Beginning of initial engineering design
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- 2005 Obtaining of principle exploitation and construction permits
- 2006 Decision to proceed with revitalisation stage
- 2007 Launching of major construction for project realisation
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- 2008 Accommodation compound for the construction site, principle earthwork and dredging of the lagoon fairway (Vavouto Channel)
- 2009 Construction of the plant modules, development of site’s infrastructure
- 2010 Assembling of plant modules and electrical power station
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- 2012 Commissioning and starting up of the project
- 2014 Full capacity production
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