Appian Capital in talks to sell Atlantic Nickel for $1bn

London-based private equity fund Appian Capital is said to be in advanced negotiations to sell its Atlantic Nickel unit in Brazil for around $1 billion, with Canada’s Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A | TECK.B) (NYSE: TCK) cited as one of the likely buyers.  According to O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper, the Vancouver-based miner’s main interest...