METAL DETECTIVE

Rio Tinto's Eagle

THE prospects for nickel are looking brighter, according to China watchers. But are they bright enough for Rio Tinto to take its long-promised plunge into nickel mining? <b><i>The Metal Detective</i>, by Stephen Bell</b>

Stephen Bell

After the anguish of the global financial crisis, when demand collapsed from stricken stainless steelmakers, nickel has enjoyed a robust start to the year. From a low of $US17,000 per tonne early last...

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