Risk and valuation analysis of the LOCKERBY MINE |
Status Risk : Feasibility |
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Title(s) of the LOCKERBY MINE |
| First Nickel Inc. Owner: 100% |
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Title | Company Profile | All Projects | Company website | Company project page |
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Location of the LOCKERBY MINE |
The Lockerby Mine is located southwest of the city of Sudbury.
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History of the LOCKERBY MINE |
The mine was developed and operated by Falconbridge Ltd. from 1974 until September 2004, and over 8 million tonnes of ore were extracted. First Nickel acquired the mine in June 2005, and commenced commercial production at the start of 2006.
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Production history |
Metal | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 |
COBALT (lbs) | 69,529 | 58,521 | 47,487 | |
COPPER (lbs) | 2,280,931 | 2,185,021 | 1,604,583 | |
NICKEL (oz) | | | | 155,346 |
NICKEL (lbs) | 3,762,534 | 3,259,091 | 2,410,435 | |
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