1 Jan 2016
Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil
Votorantim Metais S.A. suspended its nickel‑cobalt laterite mining and refining operations in early 2016.
Brazil production
Refined Cobalt
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1 Jan 2016
Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. was placed under voluntary liquidation in September 2015, and its nickel‑cobalt mine was placed on care‑and‑maintenance in 2016.
Oct 2015
Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil
Mirabella Nickel Ltd. cut back production in late October 2015 to reduce operating costs amid low nickel prices.
2015
Processing Shutdown for Cobalt in Brazil
Votorantim Metais S.A. announced a temporary suspension of nickel operations in 2015, planning to shut down mining in February 2016 and cease processing in May 2016.
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