RAMU NICKEL MINING PROJECT IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA

摘要

The Ramu nickel project started load commissioning in March 2012 and by the end of 2014 had achieved in excess of 70% of nameplate capacity, with the operation achieving a positive cash-flow. The paper will provide an overview of the unique features of the Ramu Nickel project, including the issues of mining in a wet tropical environment and the logistics and community relations aspects of managing such a large project in Papua New Guinea. Production costs will also be presented.