Tag: nickel
the cradle of the global nickel industry closes its doors
Société Le Nickel will “put to sleep” its Thio mining center, devastated by the abuses linked to the mobilization against the thaw of the electoral body which degenerated into riots…
Putin flashed export restrictions on uranium, titanium and nickel | News in brief
17:05•Updated 17:17 President of Russia Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow should consider restricting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel in retaliation to the West. Putin spoke about it…
KNS announces massive layoffs as nickel crisis worsens
The Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) plant, one of the three main nickel refineries in New Caledonia, announced today the imminent layoff of almost all of its employees by the end…
KNS nickel plant announces layoff of 1,200 employees – L’Express
The management of the KNS nickel plant, one of three located in New Caledonia, announced on Friday July 26 the dismissal of its 1,200 employees at the end of August,…
a triple ministerial visit to respond to the nickel crisis – L’Express
The agenda is full for this triple ministerial visit. From Wednesday February 21 to Friday February 23, three members of the government are traveling to the New Caledonia archipelago: the…
In New Caledonia, Glencore puts its nickel plant on hold
Glencore announced this Monday that it would mothball the Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) ferronickel production plant in New Caledonia and seek a new industrial partner. The Swiss group believes that…
Utrecht councilor calls situation at nickel powder factory: ‘Very unsafe’
That publication prompted Volt, Stadsbelang Utrecht, VVD and Party for the Animals to ask questions to the council. According to Beau Nederhand, Volt committee member, there is a structural problem…
The metal factory in De Meern still has no control over carcinogenic nickel powder
Nickel powder is a substance that can cause cancer if inhaled. If the powder comes into contact with oxygen or normal air, it will spontaneously catch fire at room temperature.…
Metal factory in De Meern still has no control over carcinogenic nickel powder
Nickel powder is a substance that can cause cancer if inhaled. If the powder comes into contact with oxygen or normal air, it will spontaneously catch fire at room temperature.…
call for general strike in the nickel industry
New Caledonia’s main industrial workers’ union is calling for a general strike at the island’s three nickel refining plants on January 25. The three industrial sites are on the verge…