Lateritic Nickel Mining in New Caledonia

GHD has undertaken mine design, life-of-mine planning scheduling and economic evaluation for mine sites owned by Nickel Mining Company (NMC) in New Caledonia.

The four sites are Boakaine, Kouaoua, Poya and Ouaco. Kouaoua, Ouaco and Poya are currently producing limonite ore and/or saprolite nickel ore for export to Korea. Boakaine is a greenfield operation proposed for future development.

GHD's work included a sensitivity analysis show what effect fluctuations in fuel costs, nickel prices and the capital cost of equipment would have on the net present value of each sites.

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By engaging GHD, you’ll understand both the business and technical issues involved in delivering optimum project outcomes. The mining industry is a continually changing, competitive environment and together we can develop flexible, innovative solutions.

GHD systems synthesise the geological, mine planning, plant selection, mine infrastructure, tailings and environmental management, operational requirements and financial aspects of mining to address the many conflicting objectives in mine development.

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