A blessing or a curse? New Caledonia's dwindling nickel industry

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What happened

This Thursday October 1, the French government is holding a summit aimed at attracting investors and revitalising wealth creation in France's overseas territories.

Among the assets Paris wants to highlight is New Caledonian nickel.

Key facts

  • This Thursday October 1, the French government is holding a summit aimed at attracting investors and revitalising wealth creation in France's overseas territories.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:39:34 UTC.

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