Nickel
Large base metals & gold acquisitions drop by 66 per cent: MEG
With the rapid onset of the worldwide recession in late 2008, marked by sharp drops in commodity prices that continued well into 2009 - especially among base metals – acquisitions activity almost ground to a halt.
Minister predicts bright future for Eastern Goldfields
The Goldfields-Esperance region will remain as one of the most important areas in Australia for mineral production according to Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
BHP half-year reflects strong demand for steelmaking materials
BHP Billiton’s half-year to the end of December revealed record sales volumes in three key commodities and a “sound” financial performance according to managing director Marius Kloppers.
BHP agrees to sell Ravensthorpe for US$340 million
BHP Billiton has signed an agreement to sell the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation to First Quantum Minerals Australia for US$340 million, which is expected to be finalised during the first quarter of 2010.
Good signs for long-term nickel price
At the Paydirt Nickel conference in Perth last week, it was tipped that the long-term nickel floor price has “turned the corner” and would continue to rise over coming decades.
A look into the future: Nickel – Part Two
In the last of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel.
A look into the future: Nickel
Part Two – Continuing from last week’s newswire, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel.
A look into the future: Nickel – Part One
In the last of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel.
A look into the future: Nickel – Part One
In the last of a four-part series highlighting what experts believe the future may hold for Australia’s key commodities, Paula Wallace takes a look at what could be in store for nickel. ** This report is taken from the current print edition of The Australian Journal of Mining.
