Eramet increases production target of Weda Bay nickel project to 10 million tons
2021-04-28 13:38:43 [Print]
French Eramet has raised its target for mine production at its Weda Bay nickel project in Indonesia to over 10 million wet tonnes in 2021.
"There was exceptional progress in mining operations in Weda Bay in Indonesia in the first quarter with 3.0 million wmt of nickel ore produced," the company said.
The 10 million wet tonnes in 2021 target is almost double the 6 million expected previously. The company also plans to produce 40,000 tonnes of low-grade nickel ferroalloys.
"There was exceptional progress in mining operations in Weda Bay in Indonesia in the first quarter with 3.0 million wmt of nickel ore produced," the company said.
The 10 million wet tonnes in 2021 target is almost double the 6 million expected previously. The company also plans to produce 40,000 tonnes of low-grade nickel ferroalloys.
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