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First Quantum adds 20 years to Ravensthorpe

A $100 million mining area expansion at the Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia’s south will add 20 years to its life, its owner First Quantum Minerals says.

 Ravensthorpe operations in WA

Ravensthorpe operations in WA

Ravensthorpe is a nickel laterite operation producing about 30,000 tonnes per annum of a mixed nickel-cobalt hydroxide intermediate product, used in the production of nickel sulphate. BHP sold Ravensthorpe...

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