Nova reports stellar year for Independence

The Nova base metals project, in Western Australia, has exceeded production expectations for the full year, owner Independence Group reported on Thursday.

Nickel production for the full year ended June reached 30 708 t, which was above the 27 000 t to 30 000 t previously estimated, while copper production for the same period reached 13 693 t, above the 11 000 t to 12 500 t predicted.