Norilsk Nickel Launches Mine in Australia

Mineweb reports that Russian miner Norilsk Nickel (LON:MNOD) has opened a mine in Australia.

The press release is quoted as saying,

The monthly production capacity of the mine is 100 kt of ore at 1.3% average grade of nickel.

The works are being carried out in accordance with the schedule set. The volume of nickel production is expected to achieve 3.6 kt by the end of 2011, with consequent increase up to 9 kt.

For the complete press release, click here.