Ravensthorpe Mine Remains Closed after Chemical Spill

Australian Mining reported that work at the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia remains halted after the mine was closed after a chemical spill last month.

As quoted in the market news:

On December 15th 2014, First Quantum Minerals advised a structural failure to the atmospheric leach tank at the Ravensthorpe site.

The tank contained acid-leaching nickel in slurry and the company said the spill had been contained within the plant’s protective bunded area.

At the time of the incident, the company stated:

All personnel have been accounted for and no injuries have been reported.

The plant is currently shut down and, on the basis of information received to date, no adverse environmental effects are anticipated. Investigations to determine the cause are being undertaken.

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