Quote from TEDC chairman Fred Gibbons found in Ringer's posted article:
"He said the Timmins site also had several infrastructure advantages such as existing high voltage hydro lines, existing underground natural gas lines, and the railway infrastructure already on site, which includes a locomotive maintenance shop."
Comment:. By the time the Ferrochrome Plant actually gets built I hope to see the smelting process using KWG's natural gas reduction patent. The above quote from TEDC chairman Fred Gibbons I believe was directed toward this hopeful eventuality. One which could secure Noront, and at some point KWG, as a major contenders in the ferrochrome / stainless steel market. This patent has the ability to level the playing field, or even slant it in out favour against both South Africa and Kazakhstan when it comes to supplying ferrochrome, or stainless steel globally; especially in North America. Once again, the name of the game, just like with the EV market and our nickel, is to show those who are interested in our commodities that we are a stable supplier of not only high grade ores, but also of processed stainless steel materials. Once we are involved in the signing of these sort of off-take agreements can we rest knowing that we will be able to maintain strong business relationships for many years to come. Glencore for me is still front of mind when there is any mention of off-take agreements.... Especially if Timmins becomes the chosen one.