Nickel West: changing lanes
BHP is focussed on transitioning its Nickel West operations to become a global supplier for the battery market and with its newly approved Venus and Yakabindie deposits, the company looks ready to make the move. Image: BHP BHP Nickel West received the green light from the WA Government in late 2018 to develop the Venus ore deposit in the northern goldfields.The Venus deposit, which forms part of its Nickel West operations, is one of the most significant opportunities for the business with more than 200,000 tonnes of contained nickel. A BHP spokesperson said first stoping production from the site was expected in March 2019, with production expected to be in full swing by the end of the year. “This is…