Port of Argentia Demonstration Plant
Industrial Property for Lease in Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador
A purpose-built industrial demonstration facility is now available for lease at Port of Argentia. Originally constructed in 2004 as a 1:100 scale hydrometallurgical demonstration plant supporting the Voisey’s Bay to Long Harbour nickel processing operation, this facility offers heavy industrial capability within a secure, port-based environment.
Purpose-designed for metallurgical testing and process validation, the Demonstration Plant is well suited to advanced manufacturing, mineral processing, pilot-scale production, clean technology, and industrial R&D applications.
Test Plant Specifications
The main Test Plant building is a pre-engineered heavy steel structure designed to support industrial process equipment and material handling.
- 48,440 sq ft main floor
- 4,760 sq ft mezzanine
- Three 5-tonne overhead cranes
- Secure, controlled access site with guard house
The scale, crane capacity, and clear-span configuration provide flexibility for equipment installation, fabrication, and process development activities.
Office and Warehouse Complex Specifications
Adjacent to the Test Plant is a dedicated office and warehouse facility, enabling integrated administrative and operational functions.
- 13,570 sq ft total area
- 9,930 sq ft dedicated warehouse space
- Pre-engineered steel structure
- One 5-tonne overhead crane
This layout supports technical teams, storage, staging, and light industrial activity within a consolidated footprint.
Chose Port of Argentia for Your Next Project
With its deepwater port capabilities, extensive industrial land base, and strategic location on Atlantic trade routes, Port of Argentia is the ideal partner for large-scale industrial and marine projects.
Contact us today to learn how Argentia’s demonstration plant facilities can support your project from concept to completion.
Strategic Location & Advantages
Port of Argentia offers a unique set of advantages:
- Ice-free, year-round access on the southeast coast of Newfoundland
- Direct deepwater access to global Atlantic shipping routes
- 11-metre berth draft with laydown and fabrication yards adjacent to the graving dock
- Over 1,000 acres of industrial-zoned uplands for staging, storage, and expansion
- Fully serviced marine terminal with stevedoring, crane, and logistics support
Enquire About Leasing
The Demonstration Plant offers a rare opportunity to secure a large-scale, purpose-built industrial demonstration facility within an Atlantic Canadian port environment.
For leasing inquiries or to arrange a site visit, contact Port of Argentia’s business development team.
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FAQs
Port of Argentia is located in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. Its strategic location near trans-Atlantic shipping routes makes it a hub for both North American and European markets.
Port of Argentia offers a purpose-built Demonstration Plant for lease, originally constructed as a hydrometallurgical pilot facility. The property includes a 53,200 sq ft Test Plant with three 5-tonne overhead cranes and a 13,570 sq ft office and warehouse complex with an additional 5-tonne crane. Located within a secure, industrial seaport environment, the facility is suitable for mineral processing, advanced manufacturing, pilot-scale production, and industrial research operations in Atlantic Canada.
The facility includes over 66,000 sq ft of combined industrial space, heavy pre-engineered steel construction, multiple 5-tonne overhead cranes, secure site access with guard house, and upgraded air handling and LED lighting systems. Its layout supports equipment installation, fabrication, warehousing, and technical administration within a port-based industrial setting designed for large-scale operations.
Port of Argentia is a deep-water Atlantic industrial port offering direct marine access, heavy industrial zoning, and proximity to North American and European shipping routes. Leasing the Demonstration Plant provides access to an established industrial asset with significant replacement value, eliminating the time and capital costs associated with new construction while positioning operations within a secure, logistics-enabled port environment.