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139 million after-tax net present value (NPV) using an 8% discount and 53% after-tax internal rate of return (IRR), representing a payback period of only 1.8 Sodium Treatment. A new external building is also contemplated to house an expanded SX circuit and sodium management infrastructure. Tailings Capacity, Phase 1. 56 million.
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