New Caledonia
Sale of New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant to Aus company fails
The planned sale of the huge Brazilian-owned Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia has failed. Audio
Vale plant closure mooted in New Caledonia
The management of New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant says it could close by the end of the year if no new owner is found.
News in French for 9 September 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Sale of New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant fails
The planned sale of the Brazilian-owned Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia has failed.
Loyalists want New Caledonia to revert to France
A coalition of New Caledonia's anti-independence parties has launched a blueprint for a new statute for the territory to become a part of France.
New Caledonia's 2nd independence referendum nearly here
In less than four weeks, New Caledonia will have a referendum on indepedence from France. Audio
New Caledonia jail smuggling network broken up
Four people in New Caledonia have been charged with organising an illicit supply of goods into the Camp-Est jail.
Budget discussions strain New Caledonia government
A war of words has erupted in New Caledonia over a $US270 million loan from France to cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Caledonia's SLN nickel company acts as insolvency looms
New Caledonia's loss-making SLN nickel company has approached the commerce court as it faces the risk of becoming insolvent.
New Caledonia reports three more Covid-19 cases in managed isolation
New Caledonia has registered three more Covid-19 cases in its quarantine facilities, bringing its tally to 26.
French state again accused of being partial ahead of New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonia's pro-independence UNI party has again accused the French state of being partial in the run-up to next month's referendum on independence from France.
Vale sale in New Caledonia labelled 'dangerous'
Leading New Caledonian politicians have warned against the planned sale of the Brazilian-owned Vale nickel plant to an Australian company.
Paris court okays use of French flag in New Caledonia campaign
The highest French administrative court has rejected a challenge to the use of the French flag in the campaign for next month's referendum on independence from France.
