Prony New Caledonia

Prony Resources operates a major cobalt and nickel mining and processing operation in New Caledonia.

KEY FACTS

• One mining concession covering approximately 1,900 hectares
• Operates a large-scale hydrometallurgical processing plant
• Supported by two 50MW power units supplying energy to the site
• Includes a 300,000-capacity plant nursery supporting mine rehabilitation and operations
• Produces critical raw materials including nickel and cobalt
• Supplies materials in high global demand for electric vehicle battery production
• Located in a tropical climate with elevated heat and humidity conditions
• Emergency Response Team equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Prony Resources is positioned within one of the world’s significant nickel and cobalt resource regions, supplying essential raw materials used in the global transition to electric mobility. The operation integrates mining, processing, and energy generation infrastructure within a single complex.

Operating in a tropical environment introduces additional operational risks, including heat stress and flammable material exposure. ERT firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to provide lightweight, breathable protection designed for high-performance response in challenging industrial conditions.