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Independence to cease mining at Long nickel mine in May

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online
 
BASE AND PRECIOUS METALS
The Long nickel mine, near Kambalda, Western Australia, is set for closure this year, Independence Group announced in its December quarter results. Mining will cease on May 31, after which the underground mine will enter care and maintenance. The Long mine produced 1 374 t of contained nickel and 86 t of contained copper in the second quarter, compared with 1 572 t of nickel and 117 t of copper in the first quarter.
 
 
 
 
 

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