A sharp fall in Japanese physical premiums for Q4 shipments is the latest sign that aluminium is not immune from the demand weakness that is sapping the industrial metals complex.
Namdeb, which unsuccessfully explored a variety of options to extend the life of its Elizabeth Bay Mine beyond 2019, ceased operations in September 2018.
Major industry players gathering at the Asian Nickel conference on Wednesday said the ban would further support the development of the nickel processing industry in the country.