It is reported that production at the Rene Ramos Latour ferronickel plant in Cuba has been halted after floodwaters overran a main operations building on Tuesday.

Severe flooding in Cuba in the wake of Tropical Storm Noel has forced mass evacuations of residents in the eastern and central part of the island.

The plant has a capacity of around 12,500 tonnes per year and is one of three operated by state entity Cubaniquel. The other two plants the Che Guevara and Pedro Soto Alba facilities have not been affected by the recent flooding on the Caribbean Island. Nor has the joint venture with Canada’s Sheritt at Moa.

Cuba’s national nickel production last year was around 74,000 tonnes of metal contained.