Canadian-based operator Trevali Mining said its continuing a search for eight miners that have been missing since a flooding event at the Perkoa nickel mine in Burkina Faso on 16 April. In an update report released 9 May, company officials said it has removed 32 million litres of water so far from the mine, restoring access to Level 550, but…
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After informing its shareholders on Oct. 4 that it was suspending operations at the Onça Puma nickel mine in Para state, Brazil, after government notification of its noncompliance with its lining license, owner Vale has returned the mine to production.
Read MoreVale has confirmed the suspension of operations at its Onça Puma nickel mine in the Para state, Brazil, after being notified by government officials it was out of compliance with its mining license. The miner said Oct. 4 that the Environmental and Sustainability office of the Para State (SEMAS), which according to local reports issued the notification on Oct. 1,…
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