Opening of Cassini mine marks start of new era for Kambalda’s historic nickel mining industry – ABC News

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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