Insight
New Caledonian nickel producers trying to move down the curve
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Report summary
In mid-February, Wood Mackenzie travelled to New Caledonia and met with the three major nickel producers, namely Glencore, Vale and Eramet. Our analyst travelled to each of their operations, Koniambo (Glencore) in the north of the island, Vale New Caledonia (VNC) in the south-east and SLN Doniambo (Eramet) in the capital Noumea. Wood Mackenzie also met with executives from the private nickel mining and export companies, Societe Miniere Georges Montagnat Sarl (SMGM), Societe des Mines de la Tontouta (SMT) and Societe Minere du Sud Pacifique (SMSP).
Table of contents
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Overview
- KNS Koniambo (Glencore 49%, SMSP 51%)
- VNC - Vale New Caledonia (Vale 95%, Government of New Caledonia 5%)
- SLN Doniambo (Eramet (60%), SLN - La Societe Le Nickel (30%), Nisshin Steel (10%)
- Miners increasing export volumes
- Referendum threatening stability
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Chart: Nickel industry cost curve 2020, New Caledonian producers highlighted
- Map: New Caledonian mines, smelters and refineries, 2020
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