First Quantum Starts Output at Africa’s Biggest Nickel Mine

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. started production at what is set to turn into Africa’s biggest nickel mine, furthering Zambia’s aim of becoming a key supplier of battery metals for the electric vehicle revolution.

Output at the Enterprise mine in the country’s North-Western Province has commenced, with a new concentrator expected to be formally commissioned early next month, the Canadian company said Wednesday in a statement. First Quantum decided last year to invest an additional $100 million to complete the project.