EXP secures $8.3 million contract to advance Electra’s North American Critical Minerals Strategy at Ontario refinery project

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentNEW LISKEARD, Ontario, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, EXP, has been selected by Electra Battery Materials Corp. (Electra) for an $8.3 million CAD ($6.1M USD) contract to advance Electra’s cobalt sulfate refinery project in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario. The awarded contract covers engineering, project management and construction management services for the construction phase of the project.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentSelected for its deep expertise in complex industrial and process intensive facilities, EXP will apply advanced process engineering and integrated construction management to support Electra through the refinery’s most critical phase. EXP was one of the awarded proponents for the design and development of the refinery-intensive facilities.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“EXP is well-positioned to support Electra’s vision moving forward, assisting in the successful completion and commissioning of the refinery targeted for Q3 2027,” EXP Vice President Kevin McKay said. “Our robust engineering capabilities allow us to deliver innovative, reliable solutions for complex projects like Electra’s cobalt refinery.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“Partnering with EXP provides Electra with the additional project and construction management support needed as we move into the final phase of refinery development,” Electra Vice President Project & Engineering Paolo Toscano said. “The team is committed to safety and timely execution as we work to build capacity for a domestic supply of battery-grade materials.”Article contentThe facility is expected to produce 5,100 tonnes of battery-grade cobalt sulfate annually, with a planned expansion to 6,500 tonnes of contained cobalt sulfate per year. Once complete, the facility will provide a reliable source of high-quality cobalt sulfate, a crucial material used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.Article contentArticle contentLearn more about infrastructure and mining at EXP.Article contentAbout EXPArticle contentWith a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.Article contentOur heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Since then, we have grown to a full-service, multidisciplinary firm delivering projects and solutions to clients and communities around the world. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.Article contentMedia contactsNadia Abou-El-SeoudVice President, CommunicationsEXPNadia.Abou@exp.comt: 1.630.936.8207Article contentHeather SmilesVice President, Investor Relations & Corporate DevelopmentElectra Battery Materialsinfo@ElectraBMC.com1.416.900.3891Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentTrending Posthaste: Canada's biggest city is losing momentum, and that's a problem for the whole country News Subscriber only. 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