Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd
Yasantha Eleperuma possesses extensive experience in process engineering and management within the mining and minerals processing sectors. Currently serving as the Manager of Processing Expansion at Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd since June 2019, Yasantha leads engineering and design for brownfield projects and interfaces between project and operations teams. Previous roles include Operations Readiness & Commissioning Manager, Engineering Manager, and Processing Manager at Galaxy Resources, where significant improvements in throughput and plant run-time were achieved. Earlier experience includes positions at Fortescue Metals Group and Anglo American, focusing on metallurgical operations, safety cultures, and production optimizations. Yasantha's career began after earning a Bachelor of Engineering in Minerals Process Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Management in Marketing from The University of Queensland.
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Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd
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Covalent Lithium is committed to enabling a cleaner energy future by meeting the demand for battery quality lithium hydroxide. As a joint venture between Wesfarmers and SQM, we utilise decades of expertise, curiosity, and excellence to produce solutions that address the need for sustainable energy. Our Mount Holland project, which includes a mine, concentrator, and our Kwinana refinery, is strategically positioned for both local and international markets. It is set to produce approximately 50,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually, enough to power around 1 million EVs and replace regular vehicles on the road each year, with an expected mine life of around 50 years. When fully constructed, Covalent will be a unique, fully integrated producer of lithium hydroxide in Western Australia. The establishment of a mine, concentrator, and refinery in Western Australia allows complete control over the end-to-end value chain. Covalent Lithium is committed to sustainable best practices, including researching the development of circular economy product use and reuse, with careful consideration of the impact on individuals, communities, and the environment. With the completion of the refinery construction anticipated in late 2024 and the first lithium hydroxide product expected in the first half of 2025, we are proudly poised to shape the future of energy in WA and across the globe.