Glencore Xstrata to close nickel mine in the Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) – The global mining and commodities trading giant Glencore Xstrata is suspending operations at its Falcondo nickel mine in the Dominican Republic due to falling nickel prices.
Wednesday’s announcement came a day after legislators created a national park on the outskirts of the mine, although the company said its decision was not related to environmental pressures.
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