Venus underground nickel mine, Australia
Name of the Project
Venus underground nickel mine.
Location
Western Australia.
Client
BHP Nickel West.
Project Description
The Venus underground mine, which contains more than 200 000 t of nickel, will be the source of high-grade material that will feed the Leinster nickel operation’s mill and concentrator over the next eight years.
The mine will leverage off existing surface and underground infrastructure already in place at the Leinster operation.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to employ about 150 people during development and then increase to 200 when the mine is operational.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
First stoping production is expected early this year.
Latest Developments
BHP Nickel West has announced that the development of the Venus ore deposit in the northern goldfields has been approved by the Western Australia state government. This completes all necessary approvals required for the Venus deposit.
The development of access drives to the site has started. High-grade material has been identified at the deposit and continued drilling over the coming months will better define the resource.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
BHP Nickel West, tel +61 8 6321 6381.
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