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Opening of Cassini mine marks start of new era for Kambalda’s historic nickel mining industry – ABC News
WA’s Mines Minister will officially open a new nickel mine at Kambalda today, more than 50 years after the town was put on the map by the discovery of Australia’s…
WA’s Mines Minister Bill Johnston will officially open a new nickel mine at Kambalda today, more than 50 years after the town was put on the map by the discovery of Australia’s first nickel mine.
Key points:
- Media and analysts will tour the Cassini nickel mine near Kambalda as part of its official opening today
- Nickel is traditionally used in stainless-steel but is also a key component in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
- Kambalda has not had any nickel mining since the historic Long mine…
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