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Marion Rae

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

Miner BHP has written down the value of its nickel assets amid a slump in prices for the metal. (HANDOUT/BHP)

The nickel industry could get state and federal help after an "extremely concerning" warning from BHP on scaling back operations and investment.

BHP warned investors on Thursday of "unfavourable" market conditions that are expected to continue for a considerable time, with the entire Nickel West division potentially facing a period of care and maintenance.

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