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BHP Billiton Nickel West
Nickel West is the world’s third largest producer of nickel-in-concentrate, providing 16% of global production. All operations are based in Western Australia. They include the Mt Keith Operation and Leinster Nickel Operation, the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter, the Kambalda Nickel Concentrator, the Kwinana Nickel Refinery and the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation. Nickel West is a member of the BHP Billiton Group. Servicing a global market, the majority of the refinery's products are shipped overseas where they earn Australia in excess of $1.3 billion in exports each year. Since it began its operations in 1970, the refinery has significantly improved production and more than quadrupled output while maintaining a responsible approach to safety, environmental issues and the well being of its workforce and the surrounding community. To find out more about BHP Billiton, please visit www.bhpbilliton.com |
