According to BHP Billiton production report, in 3rd quarter this year, the company’s nickel production in the West was 18,800 tons, fell 15% year on year, fell 20% month on month.

For fiscal year 2017, the nickel production is expected to grow by about 10%, because of Mt Keith continues to offer high-grade ore, the Leinster production growth and assurance the higher utilization for Kalgoorlie smelter and Kwinana refinery.