| BLACK SWAN Project |
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BLACK SWAN |
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Australia
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Kalgoorlie |
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Latitude / Longitude |
30 S 20 / 121 E 45 |
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| Risk and valuation analysis of the BLACK SWAN Project |
| Status Risk : Care and Maintenance |
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| Title(s) of the BLACK SWAN Project |
 | Norilsk Nickel
Owner: 80% |
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| Title | Company Profile | All Projects | Company website | Company project page |
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| The Black Swan Nickel Operation became integrated into Norilsk Nickel following the acquisition of LionOre Mining International Ltd from July 1, 2007. Earlier, on March 1 2007, MMC Norilsk Nickel acquired a 20% share in MPI Nickel Pty Ltd, the 100% h more... |
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| Location of the BLACK SWAN Project |
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These operations are located 53 kilometers north-east of the city of Kalgoorlie, which is 600 kilometers east of Perth, Western Australia. The operations consist of Silver Swan, a small high-grade nickel sulphide underground mine, and Black Swan, a more...
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| History of the BLACK SWAN Project |
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The Silver Swan and Black Swan deposits were discovered in the late 1960s and went through a number of changes in ownership before coming under the control of MPI in 2002. In January 2005, LionOre completed the acquisition of 80% of MPI Mines. OMG Ko more...
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| Geology of the BLACK SWAN Project |
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The Silver Swan orebody is accessed by a decline ramp system. The Black Swan orebody is accessed by a three stage open pit. Mining commenced in early 2004 with an initial pre-strip of the Stage 1 pit. Subsequently, Stage 2 and 3 allows eventually to more...
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| Production history |
| Metal | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
| NICKEL (lbs) | | | | | | | 36,596,735 | 28,505,770 | 16,093,745 |
| NICKEL (t) | | | 9,920 | 21,966 | 22,576 | 23,060 | | | |
| NICKEL (lbs) | 26,468,699 | 15,851,236 | | | | | | | |
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Data last updated on : 12/31/2009
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