Nickel mining news
Millbrook Minerals signs exploration and development agreement
A joint venture between Millbrook Minerals and GeoMinera S.A has been signed for the exploration and development of mineral resources located in the Los Pasos project area.
QRC welcomes release of land in Queensland’s North West
1100 km2 of land has been released for exploration, a decision welcomed by the Chief Executive of Queensland Resources Council.
Mkango Resources granted cobalt exploration licence in Malawi
Mkango Resources has been granted an exclusive prospecting licence for the Chimimbe Hill deposit in in the Mchinji district of Central Malawi.
Glencore copper production down
Glencore reports declines in copper and nickel production for 3Q17, but increases in zinc, and coal production in line with last year.
Vale's Voisey's Bay mine approves new loader system built by Motion Metrics
The new system spots missing teeth from the scoops of heavy loaders.
Rox Resources Ltd announces mineral resource statistics for Olympia Deposit in Western Australia
Rox Resources' Collurabbie project appears to have rich deposits.
Garibaldi Resources focuses effort on E&L deposit
With the help of multiple drilling firms, Garibaldi hope to greatly develop promising deposit.
Solomon Island Nickel Exploration Project Withdrawn
Due to low prices and unforeseen circumstances, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. has withdrawn their operations in the Solomon Islands.
Ravensthore Nickel Operation to be suspended by First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals announces that Ravensthore Nickel Operation is to be put on Care and Maintenance due to low nickle prices.