Friday, May 4, 2007

Nickel Shipment From Australia's Esperance Port Faces Pollution Scrutiny

(Bloomberg) -- A 20,500 metric ton nickel concentrate shipment from LionOre Mining Ltd. and Jubilee Mines NL scheduled to leave Australia's Esperance Port tomorrow will be monitored amid a metal pollution inquiry in the town.

Western Australia state's Department of Environment and Conservation will stop the ship loading should odor or dust be detected, spokeswoman Nicole Bailey said by phone. Loading is due to start today with the ship expected to depart tomorrow.


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