First Point Minerals Corporation declared that analysis of nuggets of nickel iron alloy in stream samples from the Joe Property show that they contain palladium and platinum that could represent significant added value in a nickel concentrate. 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
Overview Based on Indicated and Inferred Resources for the Nokomis Deposit, the Nokomis Deposit ranks as one of the largest Polymetallic Resources to be discovered in North America in decades containing a higher than average grade for deposits within the Duluth Complex. The Nokomis Deposit is located in Northeastern Minnesota, southeast of the town of [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Nickel Investing News Nickel prices entered the New Year with upward momentum, as the annual commodity index rebalancing was positive for the base metals. Now, it is one month into the year and the gains have halted. London Metal Exchange three-month nickel closed Friday at US$11,150 a metric tonne, [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Nickel Investing News Nickel prices plunged 59 per cent last year, as demand around the globe collapsed. For the nickel market to improve in 2009, two key events need to transpire. First off, demand from steelmakers needs to improve, and secondly, China’s economy needs to grow. Currently, steelmakers are [...]
Ridge Mining Plc, which explores for nickel and platinum in South Africa, delayed the development of a plant to process ore because of an accident. For full story, click here
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