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Nickel prices are currently trading at around $18,800 per tonne, more than double the levels seen in March 2009. With higher nickel premiums, miners are keen to restart operations and bring on good times.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
If new projects struggle to find their way onto the market, nickel prices could once again surge to US$ 50,000/t. Where does the answer lie?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Nickel is set for good times in 2010. Russia's government has decided to reimpose a 5% tax on nickel exports that was suspended in January. Any takers?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Crowflight Minerals has downed shutters at its nickel mine. The strike at Vale Inco continues. Nickel stocks have jumped to their highest since early 1995. So, how far is the current price sustainable?
Mon, Feb 8, 2010
Western Areas NL (TSX:WSA)(ASX:WSA) reported an expected significant increase in earnings for the 6 months ended 31 December 2009 interim result when compared to the previous corresponding period. This is in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.1 (Continuous Disclosure).
Fri, Feb 5, 2010
Victory Nickel Inc. (TSX:NI) today reported the company has begun the 2010 work program on its 100% owned Minago Nickel Project located in the Thompson Nickel Belt, 225 kilometres south of Thompson, Manitoba.
Fri, Feb 5, 2010
URSA Major Minerals Incorporated (TSX:UMJ) reported that the Company has started mining operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Copper Mine located 70 km west of Sudbury, Ontario.
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Nuinsco Resources Limited (TSX:NWI) reported that results of ongoing work at its 100% owned Prairie Lake Project in northwestern Ontario continue to be very positive.
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
In CY 2009, Flying Fox exceeded Western Areas (TSX:WSA)(ASX:WSA) target of 240,000t at 3.8% nickel containing >9,000 tonnes nickel.
Wed, Feb 3, 2010
The Proactive Investor reports that Nickel Demand Expected To Pick Up In 2010:
Wed, Feb 3, 2010
49 North Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FNR) reported that in connection with the closing of its roll-over transaction with 49 North 2009 Resource Flow-Through Limited Partnership on February 1, 2010, it acquired ownership of 10,000,000 common shares of Dumont Nickel Inc.
Wed, Feb 3, 2010
On Wednesday, it was reported that Brazilian miner Vale (VALE5.SA) will restart one nickel mine and boost production at another at its Sudbury, Ontario, operation despite a seven-month strike at the complex.

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Monday, January 25, 2010
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