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Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

The package comes after six operating facilities, including BHP, announced cuts to operations. (Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

Nickel producers will get a financial assistance program to save thousands of jobs and keep intact Western Australia's vision of processing the world's battery minerals.

WA Premier Roger Cook announced on Saturday an 18-month rebate on royalty payments to help producers to ride out the slump in prices paid for the metal.

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