Cawse Facts

• Presently mining 1.4% Ni, 0.68% Co ore

• Commissioning began in Sept. 1998

• Major Contractors: Union Minière, Minproc, Davy

• Coarse silica nodules allow rejection of 30%+ of barren ore by simple washing and screening

• Acid bought from WMC's Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter