09:53 AM EST - Western Areas : announced that the updated Probable Ore Reserve for the Spotted Quoll underground has been increased to 3,095,500 tonnes at an average grade of 4.2% nickel containing approximately 131,360 tonnes nickel. This represents an increase of 94% in reported contained nickel metal compared to the figures last reported in the March 2012 Quarterly Report; and confirms the Spotted Quoll underground mine as a robust long life high grade operation. Western Areas
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