Viridis Selects Sedgman for Colossus Rare Earths EPCM
Viridis Mining & Minerals has appointed Sedgman, a subsidiary of ACS, as the preferred contractor for the engineering, procurement, and construction management of the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, initiating immediate pre-FID activities.
Viridis Mining & Minerals Limited has designated Sedgman, an infrastructure arm of the Spanish group ACS, as the preferred contractor for the Colossus rare earths project. Located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, the site targets ionic adsorption clays, a resource critical for diversifying global supply chains in electrification and renewable energy sectors.
The appointment secures Sedgman’s role in the engineering, procurement, and construction management scope. This decision marks a strategic consolidation of the firm’s presence in South America, positioning it to manage one of the significant ionic clay initiatives currently under development in the region.
Pre-FID Engineering Work Commences
Operations begin immediately with a transition phase focused on detailed engineering and procurement. These tasks are scheduled to complete before the final investment decision is made. The early start allows the project team to advance critical design elements and supplier selection while the commercial and regulatory frameworks are finalized.
Integrated Model With Local Partner
Sedgman will execute the project alongside Blossom Consult, its Brazilian partner. This integrated model combines Sedgman’s international experience in mineral processing EPCM with Blossom’s local capabilities in engineering and project execution. The collaboration aims to streamline the start-up process for the Colossus facility by leveraging regional expertise.
Strategic Importance For Supply Chains
The project is intended to address rising demand for critical minerals used in high-value industrial production. By developing this ionic clay resource, Viridis and its partners seek to provide an alternative supply source, reducing dependency on traditional mining methods and supporting the broader transition to clean energy technologies.
According to materials from GN auto stocks, this contract represents a concrete step in advancing the project’s timeline. The focus remains on technical execution and local integration, moving the Colossus initiative from planning toward the pre-construction phase with defined engineering milestones.
