It could take up to two weeks before BHP Billiton Ltd/Plc’s Perseverance nickel mine in Australia resumes full production rates after mining was halted due to a rock fall. For full story, click here
Australian Mining giant BHP Billiton is finalizing talks with its local partner to move forward with the exploration of a nickel mine in southern Mindanao. Environment Secretary Jose L. Atienza stated: We had a very good meeting, but the agreement has yet to be formalized… under review. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton has slashed up to 240 staff from its nickel mine in Leinster, 360km north of Kalgoorlie. For full story, click here
The government is getting impatient as Australia’s BHP Billiton and its local partner are still at odds over a nickel project in Mindanao and may soon decide to step in. Mining chief Horace Ramos said: BHP has said they will not back out but there is a limit to their patience. And we in the [...]
Dwyka Resources, through its wholly owned subsidiary Danyland, has ensured its full ownership in the Muremera nickel project, in Burundi, following an agreement with diversified mining giant BHP Billiton. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton announced that the company has removed uncertainty over third-party nickel concentrate supplies to its Kalgoorlie smelter by striking a supply deal with Western Areas’ Forrestania nickel project. For full story, click here
Friday, June 12, 2009