FNX Mining Company Inc. (FNX:TSX) reports that it is continuing its Sudbury mining operations.
The company was considering shutting down operations during Vale Inco's eight-week summer shutdown, which began May 29. Inco currently processes the nickel FNX produces.
FNX has suspended shipments of ore production to the custom mill and is temporarily stockpiling its ore on surface for future processing.
The company has stated it will continue to evaluate its options as circumstances change. These options include shipping to an alternative third party processing facility, continuing to stockpile ore on surface or temporarily suspending ore production until the custom processing facilities resume operations.
Vale Inco's custom mill is scheduled to be re-opened July 27. However, there is a possibility that the shutdown might be extended due to the possibility of an Inco strike.
The underground development at both the Levack Footwall Deposit and the Podolsky Mine's 2000 Deposit will also continue as planned.
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