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First Quantum makes moves at Ravensthorpe

First Quantum Minerals has proposed to expand its Ravensthorpe nickel operation in southwestern Australia, adding 220ha to the footprint of the Shoemaker-Levy orebody.
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Henry BallardApril 13, 2022, 11:16 amApril 13, 2022
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First Quantum cuts red ribbon at Ravensthorpe

First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
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Henry BallardNovember 19, 2021, 11:15 amNovember 19, 2021
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If giants could roam the earth – new mega screens for major copper producer

First Quantum Minerals has strengthened a relationship with Schenck Process by investing in mega Screens that will drive the efficiency of the massive Cobre Panama copper mine.
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Nickolas ZakhariaJune 17, 2021, 8:53 amJuly 12, 2021
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POSCO acquires Ravensthorpe stake from First Quantum

First Quantum Minerals has sold a 30 per cent share of the Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia to South Korean steel-making company POSCO for $US240 million ($310 million).
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Michael PhilippsMay 20, 2021, 3:17 pmMay 21, 2021
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Dreadnought finds Gascoyne partner in First Quantum

First Quantum Minerals has partnered with Dreadnought Resources to develop the Mangaroon gold and base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
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Henry BallardApril 7, 2021, 10:54 amApril 7, 2021
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SIMPEC secures inaugural First Quantum contract

First Quantum Minerals has awarded WestStar subsidiary SIMPEC with a $9 million contract at the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia.
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Vanessa ZhouDecember 15, 2020, 10:31 amDecember 15, 2020
Features

Composite idler specialists launch Santiago office

CPS Conveyors has launched an office in Santiago, Chile that will service key clients in the region with its expertise conveyor engineering and high-quality conveyor idlers.
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Salomae HaselgroveJuly 10, 2020, 3:24 pmJuly 13, 2020
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Quantum technology potentially worth $4bn for mineral exploration

Australia’s emerging quantum technology sector can increase mineral exploration and is identified as “the most promising long-term opportunity for Australia”, according to CSIRO’s 'Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry' report.
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Salomae HaselgroveMay 22, 2020, 10:50 amMay 25, 2020
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First Quantum set for Ravensthorpe restart despite virus

First Quantum Minerals has continued work towards restarting the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia despite coronavirus challenges.
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Salomae HaselgroveApril 29, 2020, 9:43 amApril 29, 2020
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MACA wins another First Quantum contract

MACA has secured a $20 million contract with First Quantum Minerals for the Tamarine limestone quarry near its Ravensthorpe nickel processing plant in Western Australia.
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Vanessa ZhouJanuary 21, 2020, 9:48 amJanuary 21, 2020
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First Quantum to revive Ravensthorpe with $480m MACA contract

First Quantum Minerals has awarded MACA with a $480 million open pit mining contract for the Ravensthorpe nickel project in Western Australia.
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Vanessa ZhouNovember 20, 2019, 9:52 amNovember 20, 2019
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First Quantum could restart Ravensthorpe amid surging nickel prices

First Quantum Minerals has signalled the potential comeback of its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operation in Western Australia next year if commodity prices continue to rise.
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Vanessa ZhouMay 3, 2019, 9:49 amMay 3, 2019
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BHP makes move on Ecuador copper project

BHP has taken a key step towards reaching an $US82 million ($114.5 million) earn-in and joint venture agreement with Luminex Resources at the Tarqui copper project in Ecuador, South America.
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Ben CreaghMarch 21, 2019, 9:21 amMarch 21, 2019
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First Quantum to suspend Ravensthorpe operation

Canadian-based First Quantum Minerals plans to suspend its Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia following consistently low nickel prices.
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Ben CreaghAugust 10, 2017, 10:28 amAugust 10, 2017
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Job cuts at Ravensthorpe nickel mine

First Quantum Minerals is set to cut jobs at its Ravensthorpe mine in Western Australia.
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