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AUSTRALIAN TOURISM EXCHANGE (ATE23)

The 43rd edition of the Australian tourism industry’s largest annual business-to-business event, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE23), will be held on the Gold Coast in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and supported by Destination Gold Coast. 

The event will bring together Australian tourism businesses, tourism wholesalers and retailers from around the world, to conduct scheduled business appointments and participate in key networking events. ATE23 will also provide international buyers with the opportunity to experience Australia’s tourism offerings first-hand through pre- and post-event familiarisations.

Around 1,500 Australian seller delegates and 650 buyer delegates from over 30 countries are expected to attend ATE23.

Increase your knowledge of Australia during one-on-one appointments with some of the country's best tourism operators. Take the opportunity to learn about new products, meet new contacts, and experience Australia first-hand during the pre- and post- famil program.

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Tourism Australia hosted the 42nd Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE22) as a hybrid event to ensure participation from all international markets. 

ATE Live was held from 15 to 18 May at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney in partnership with Destination New South Wales (DNSW), with ATE Online following from 24 to 26 May for any buyers or sellers who were unable to travel to Sydney/Warrane.

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Getting back to market with Tourism Australia’s restart campaign

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Tourism Australia’s first global marketing campaign since borders reopened earlier this year signals the beginning of Australia’s full-scale return to the international visitor market. The campaign will work to re-engage visitors with Australia’s unique offering and drive future bookings for 2023 and beyond.

“This campaign works with proven themes which will resonate across our major international visitor markets, helping to drive recovery and the future of our industry’s growth,” ATEC Managing Director Peter Shelley said today.

“Come and Say G’day recognises the icons which work to create a compelling reason to travel to Australia while promoting us as a friendly, welcoming and enticing destination.

“As a marketing strategy, the CGI technology in this campaign will connect with a broad range of potential visitors, cutting across language and cultural barriers.”

Mr Shelley said international holidaymaker numbers were slowly increasing month on month but the real ground will be made over the coming year as airline capacity increases and the industry starts to re-establish its market presence.

“Traditionally there is a long lead time between customer engagement, booking and arrival in Australia and today’s campaign will be delivering the customer of 2023 and beyond.

“ATEC, and tourism businesses across the country, are excited to have Tourism Australia back to its focus of promoting our destination and helping to rebuild our valuable export industry.

“As an industry worth more than $45bn in earnings prior to covid, tourism export is a vital part of our economy and an important employer across the country, particularly rural Australia.

“Building demand and the customer of the future is a valuable investment and our industry stands ready to welcome the world.”

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Tourism Australia’s B2B event in India sees record participation

Tourism Australia’s Australia Marketplace India (AMI), held from July 23 to 25 in Bengaluru, marked an attendance breakthrough, with participation from 94 Indian travel agents.

The B2B event brought 86 Australian tourism businesses over to India, where they displayed their products and services to the Indian agents. Australian representatives included lodging and tour operators, attractions, experiences, cultural institutions, along with state and local tourism organisations.

Compared to AMI 2019, this year’s event saw a 20 per cent increase in sellers. Indian travel buyers represented 94 companies from across eight Indian cities – Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.

Andrew Hogg, executive general manager – eastern markets and aviation, Tourism Australia, said: “India has been Australia’s fastest growing source market and continues to be one of Australia’s most valuable and promising tourism markets now and into the future.

“Australia Marketplace India is our prime platform… we continue to receive outstanding support from our Indian travel partners, who are some of our biggest advocates in making Australia a preferred holiday destination for India’s High Yield Travellers.”

Tourism Australia’s distribution strategy in India includes dedicated trade engagement initiatives and a range of online resources such as the Aussie Specialist Program (ASP), Trade Resource Hub and Australia 365 On Demand.

To date, Tourism Australia has over 4,650 Qualified Aussie Specialists across India, who promote and sell Australian holidays. ASP agents receive special access to a resourceful online toolkit to sell Australian holidays and a chance to participate in innovative training programmes and remain updated on the destination through informative newsletters.

Tourism Australia has also introduced a second tier to its ASP in India, with the addition of the Premier Aussie Specialist Program. Up to 40 agents in India have been awarded the Premium Aussie Specialist title and are known to sell bespoke experiences across Australia.

In addition, there are opportunities for select frontline staff and product teams to gain a first-hand experience of Australia through global trade events like the Australian Tourism Exchange and G’day Australia.

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Cultural tourism booming for Australia travel market in 2023

New data from Agoda has revealed that travellers coming to Australia are doing so for more meaningful reasons than the beach and sun.

According to Agoda’s 2023 Travel Goals Survey, Australia’s top visitors are from Japan and Singapore, who rank cultural experiences as their number one priority.

With cultural tourism contributing $28.4 billion dollars to the nation’s economy, more visitors, particularly from Asia, are coming to learn, discover and immerse themselves in Australia’s authentic attractions.

“We are witnessing a wave of travellers coming to Australia fascinated by our First Nations culture, contemporary art and the burgeoning Aussie food scene,” director (Oceania), Agoda, Zsuzsanna Janos, said.

“Australia has so much more to offer beyond just sun and sand.”

A global interest in Australia’s First Nation culture – one of the oldest in the world – fuels this growing travel segment. From traditional communities and tours to the discovery of “bush foods”, visitors to Australia are increasingly connecting with indigenous art and practises.

“Visitors coming to Australia are seeking cultural experiences that connect them at a deeper level with what makes the country special,” Janos, said.

Spanning traditional Aboriginal art to contemporary works, Australia’s rich tapestry of visual arts promises visitors cultural heritage and modern identity experiences.

Australia has also gained international recognition among Asian inbound tourists for its thriving café culture.

“We are witnessing international travellers bundling cultural experiences with their flight and accommodation bookings as they seek ways to create their own unique journeys,” Janos, said.

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Top 9 Nickel-producing Countries (Updated 2024)

April 22, 2024 — 04:50 pm EDT

Written by Melissa Pistilli for Investing News Network  ->

Stainless steel accounts for the vast majority of nickel demand , but electric vehicle (EV) batteries represent a growing application for the base metal as the shift toward a greener future gains steam.

But while nickel's long-term outlook appears bright, it may face headwinds in the short term. After a tough 2023, experts are projecting a surplus this year as weak usage coincides with strong output from top producer Indonesia.

What other dynamics are affecting nickel supply? If you're interested in getting exposure to the market, you should be aware of the factors at play. To get you started, here's a look at the top nickel-producing countries.

Figures are based on the latest US Geological Survey data . Read on to learn more.

​1. Indonesia

Mine production: 1.8 million MT

Claiming first place for production by a long shot, Indonesia is a prime example of a country wanting to get in on the exploding market for nickel. Its output of the base metal has grown tremendously from 2017’s number of 345,000 metric tons (MT) to a whopping 1.8 million MT in 2023. Indonesia also hosts 55 million MT of nickel reserves.

The nation is actively building out its EV battery industry, and Indonesia's close proximity to China, the world’s current leader in EV manufacturing, makes for an ideal setup. In May 2021, the country welcomed the commissioning of its first plant to process nickel for use in EV batteries. Dozens more such projects are reportedly in the pipeline, according to East Asia Forum . "In just three years, Indonesia has signed more than a dozen deals worth more than $15 billion for battery materials and EV production with global manufacturers," Euronews reported .

Major auto maker Ford (NYSE: F ) announced in December 2023 that it is taking a direct stake in the proposed Pomalaa battery nickel plant, which is slated to begin production in 2026.

2. Philippines

Mine production: 400,000 MT

The Philippines has been one of the top nickel-producing countries for quite some time, as well as a nickel ore exporter. Another country with close proximity to China, the Philippines currently has more than 30 nickel mines, including Rio Tuba, operated by Nickel Asia, one of the nation’s top nickel ore producers. After taking a small hit between 2017 and 2018, when nickel production fell from 366,000 MT to 340,000 MT, the Philippines increased its nickel output to 420,000 MT in 2019. The upward trend was seemingly short-lived as the country continues to deal with record rainfall that has flooded mining operations. In 2022, the archipelagic country saw its nickel output slip to 345,000 MT.

2023 was a big year for recovery as the country's nickel mines managed to increase their output to 400,000 MT. That resurgence could continue as two of the Philippines' biggest nickel producers, Nickel Asia and Global Ferronickel, are planning to invest about a combined US$2 billion to build new nickel-processing plants, as per Bloomberg .

3. New Caledonia

Mine production: 230,000 MT

The economy of this French territory just off the coast of Australia depends heavily on the price of nickel. Although its production has decreased in recent years, dropping from 220,000 MT in 2019 to 190,000 MT in 2022, output picked up steam in 2023 to land at 230,000 MT, giving New Caledonia the third spot over Russia.

More recently, New Caledonia’s nickel industry has been plagued by rising energy costs and sociopolitical unrest. This February, major miner Glencore (LSE: GLEN ,OTC Pink:GLCNF) made the decision to shutter its Koniambo nickel mine and put it up for sale. The company cited high operating costs and a weak nickel market.

Given these circumstances, the French government has offered a 200 million euro bailout package for New Caledonia’s nickel industry. But the move hasn't gone as planned, with trader Trafigura deciding not to contribute to the bailout of Prony Resources Nouvelle-Calednie and the Goro mine, in which it has a 19 percent stake.

As of mid-April, the situation remained in limbo.

Mine production: 220,000 MT

Even though it holds the fourth spot on this list of the world's top nickel producers, Russia has seen its nickel output drop in the past few years. In 2018, the nation’s nickel output totaled 272,000 MT, but it came in at 220,000 MT in 2023.

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel (OTC Pink: NILSY ,MCX:GMKN) is one of the world’s largest nickel and palladium producers. Nornickel owns nickel reserves on the Taymyr Peninsula in Siberia and the Kola Peninsula in Northwest Russia.The company saw its production decline by 5 percent in 2023, and is expecting further declines in 2024, reported Retuers . "In 2024, we expect that risks related to an adverse geopolitical situation will continue to impact our operations," said Senior Vice President and Operational Director Sergey Stepanov. "Furthermore, this year we are planning capital repairs of the flash smelting furnace #2 at Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant."

Mine production: 180,000 MT

Canada’s nickel production declined from 180,000 MT in 2019 to 143,000 MT in 2022. However, its nickel producers turned it around in 2023 to yet again post 180,000 MT in output of the metal. The country’s Sudbury Basin is the second largest supplier of nickel ore in the world, and Vale’s (NYSE: VALE ) Sudbury operation is located there.

Another key nickel producer in Canada is Glencore, which owns the Raglan mine in Québec, as well as the Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Ontario. The major miner's Sudbury site includes the Nickel Rim South mine, the Fraser mine, the Strathcona mill and the Sudbury smelter.

In February, Canada Nickel Company (TSXV:CNC,OTCQX:CNIKF) said it is planning to develop a US$1 billion nickel processing plant in Ontario, which once complete would be North America’s largest.

Canada's nickel industry stands to benefit from the US Inflation Reduction Act which promotes the sourcing of critical minerals for EV batteries from countries with which the US has free trade agreements or bilateral agreements.

6. Australia

Mine production: 160,000 MT

Australia, another top nickel-producing country, saw its production increase slightly from 155,000 MT in 2022 to 160,000 MT in 2023. One top miner in the country is BHP (NYSE: BHP ,ASX:BHP,LSE:BHP) with its Nickel West division.

Australia's largest nickel mines also include First Quantum Minerals' (TSX: FM ,OTC Pink:FQVLF) Ravensthorpe, and Glencore's Murrin Murrin. Low prices have wreaked havoc on nickel mining in the country, leading to reduced or sidelined operations at six different nickel facilities in the country starting in December 2023, including Ravensthorpe. The situation was enough to prompt the Australian government to add nickel to its critical minerals list .

Like Canada, Australia is considered a potential benefactor of the US Inflation Reduction Act's emphasis on sourcing battery materials from nations with free trade agreements or bilateral agreements with the US.

Mine production: 110,000 MT

China’s nickel production has remained relatively consistent in recent years. In addition to being a top nickel-producing country, China is the world’s leading producer of nickel pig iron, a low-grade ferronickel used in stainless steel. Jinchuan Group, a subsidiary of Jinchuan Group International Resources (HKEX: 2362 ), is a large nickel producer in China.

China's key role in stainless steel production means that it also influences nickel price dynamics. This was a key factor in 2023 as Indonesia's surplus weighed on the market, as China is a major importer of the country's nickel.

According to a US Geological Survey report , by early 2023, "the surplus had cascaded into an excess of nickel sulfate causing numerous companies in China to convert nickel sulfate to Class I metal, which was expected to add more than 150,000 tons of Class I metal capacity by yearend 2024."

Mine production: 89,000 MT

In recent years, Brazil’s nickel production has trended upward from 74,400 MT in 2019 to 89,000 MT in 2023. Brazil’s nickel project pipeline has a planned CAPEX of US$1.06 billion through 2025.

Vale, a major producer based in Brazil, sold the Jaguar nickel project in the Carajás mineral province to Centaurus Metals (ASX: CTM ,OTCQX:CTTZF) in April 2020. The project hosts a resource of 40.4 million MT at 0.78 percent nickel, totaling 315,000 MT of contained nickel. Jaguar was one of three mining projects selected by the Brazilian government to receive support in obtaining environmental licenses .

9. United States

Mine production: 17,000 MT

Lastly, US nickel production has increased from 2019’s mark of 14,000 MT to 17,000 MT in 2023. The Eagle mine is the only primary nickel-mining property in the US. The asset, located on the Yellow Dog Plains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is a small, high-grade nickel-copper mine owned by Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN ,OTC Pink:LUNMF).

Nickel is included on the US' critical minerals list , and in September 2023, under the Defense Production Act, the US Department of Defense awarded US$20.6 million to Talon Metals (TSX: TLO ,OTC Pink:TLOFF) for further exploration and mineral resource definition at its Tamarack nickel-copper-cobalt project in Minnesota.

FAQs for nickel production

​how is nickel mined and processed.

How nickel is mined and processed depends upon many factors, such as the size, grade, morphology and depth of the nickel deposit that's under consideration. While lateritic nickel deposits are generally mined from open pits via strip mining, sulfide nickel deposits are often mined using underground extraction methods.

After mining, nickel ore is processed into higher-grade concentrates through crushing and separating nickel-bearing material from other minerals using various physical and chemical processing methods. Next, the concentrates are smelted in a furnace before the final stage of refinement using pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes.

​How bad is nickel mining for the environment?

Nickel mining involves serious environmental concerns , including air and water pollution, habitat destruction, community displacement, wildlife migration pattern disturbances, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon-intensive energy use. Nickel-mining companies looking to supply the EV market are feeling the pressure to lessen the environmental footprint of their operations.

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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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• Copy and paste multiple symbols separated by spaces.

These symbols will be available throughout the site during your session.

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Edit watchlist.

• Type a symbol or company name. When the symbol you want to add appears, add it to Watchlist by selecting it and pressing Enter/Return.

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