Western Areas posts solid quarter

Nickel miner Western Areas has maintained its production outlook for 2020, with the company reporting a solid quarter in the three months to March.

Total nickel mined during the quarter reached 5 896 t, which was in line with the 5 849 t produced in the previous quarter. Total nickel-in-concentrate produced declined slightly from the 5 399 t produced in the December quarter to 5 154 t.