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BHP Billiton Reviewing Options for its Nickel West Business

BHP Billiton today announced it is reviewing its Western Australian Nickel West business, comprising the Mt Keith, Cliffs and Leinster mines and associated concentrators, the Kalgoorlie smelter, Kambalda concentrator and the Kwinana refinery. The review is considering all options for the long-term future of Nickel West, including the potential sale of all or parts of …

Nickel West Leinster Operation Update

November 13, 2013 At approximately 6:25am on 31 October 2013, a seismic event occurred at the Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground operation. Employees underground at the time followed site safety procedures and made their way to a secure refuge chamber where they had access to water and communications. All individuals were safely brought to the …