First Quantum has finalised the purchase of Ravensthorpe and outlined its restarting.
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The Port of Esperance is ready to take Ravensthorpe’s nickel, Colin Barnett says.
First Quantum says its plans for restarting the Ravensthorpe nickel mine include a workforce roughly one third its original size.
Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals says it is committed to both the Ravensthorpe mine and its local community.
The defunct Windimurra Vandium project in WA is set to be revived by Mineral Resources.
Minara and China Metallurgical are expected to join bids to acquire BHP's Ravensthorpe nickel mine.
Ravensthorpe sees mounting interest from foreign bidders.
A new lithium operation may help to kickstart a turnaround for the embattled Ravensthorpe community.
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett was on hand today to officially open lithium producer Galaxy Resources’ Mt Cattlin spodumene project near Ravensthorpe.