BHP Contemplates Closure of Western Australia Nickel Operations, Jeopardizing Thousands of Jobs.

1.  BHP is considering shutting down its Nickel West operations in Western Australia, putting thousands of jobs at risk. The mining giant operates Australia's only nickel smelter in Kalgoorlie and a refinery in Kwinana. The drop in nickel prices has prompted concerns about the future of the industry, with around 2500 jobs potentially on the line.
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3. Western Australia Premier Roger Cook expressed worry about the situation, emphasizing the need to address the challenges facing the nickel industry. BHP's CEO, Mike Henry, acknowledged the difficult conditions ahead of the company's half-yearly results. Henry highlighted the uncertainty in the Western Australian nickel industry and stated that action is being taken to navigate the current market conditions.
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5. One of the significant challenges is a substantial decrease in nickel prices, attributed to an influx of nickel from Indonesia, flooding the market. The company is assessing how to adapt to these market dynamics and mitigate potential job losses in response to the challenging environment.

Kit Harington Reflects on His Serendipitous 'Modern Love' Encounter and the Certainty of Rose Leslie Being 'The One'

 Heads up, rom-com enthusiasts: Brace yourself for "Modern Love" Season 2 – it's an emotional rollercoaster. 

The Amazon Prime anthology comedy, conceived by John Carney ("Sing Street") and inspired by the New York Times column, has hit the streaming platform with its second season, boasting a cast that includes Anna Paquin, Minnie Driver, and Garrett Hedlund. Episode three introduces Michael (Kit Harington) and Paula (Lucy Boynton), two strangers whose paths cross on an Irish train just as the COVID-19 pandemic initiates a two-week lockdown. Driven by their romantic spirits, they skip the usual phone number exchange, opting instead to reunite at the same station once the lockdown concludes.

As the pandemic unfolds, the initially brief lockdown becomes an enduring reality. Michael and Paula grapple with the decision to break quarantine, risking safety for a chance at love. Kit Harington, renowned for his role as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones," reflects on his own early pandemic days, acknowledging the initial naivety.

"I recall telling people, 'It won't just be two weeks, maybe more like a month and a half.' As if I had it all figured out," he chuckles. "Looking back, it's astonishing to see the ignorance we all carried. Despite knowing the possibilities, we lived in denial." Harington, 34, and his wife and "Thrones" co-star Rose Leslie, spent much of the lockdown in their UK countryside abode. During this time, Harington not only set up a mini-golf course in their garden but also played a hands-on role in caring for their newborn son. The London native delves further into topics like romance, fatherhood, and the mixed reactions to the 2019 "Thrones" series finale.