BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut
Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.
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BHP installs wind-powered rotor on vessel to decarbonize Chile-Japan trade route
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Mexican miners reject ‘favorable’ deal with Acerlormittal, govt says
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