Murrin Murrin Nickel and Cobalt Mine, Leonora, Australia
Key Data:
Producer of
Nickel and cobalt
Location
Western Australia
Ownership
Minara Resources Ltd (60%), Glencore International (40%)
Geology type
Laterites
Mineral type
Lateritic nickel and cobalt ores
Reserve base
145Mt at 1.07% Ni and 0.085% Co
Annual production
31,524 t Ni and 2,096 t Co (2006)
Mining method
Open pit
Processing method
Crushing and pressure acid leaching, with solvent extraction and hydrogen reduction of metals
Employment
1,000
Key Equipment:
Open pit
Caterpillar haul trucks
Hitachi hydraulic excavators
Recovery plant
Sherritt International acid leach process
Warman International pumps
Engineering contractor
Fluor Daniel
