Nickel refining won’t be allowed at South Georgia - Statesboro Herald

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Nickel refining won’t be allowed at South Georgia

Members of Richmond Hill's City Council prepare to speak to a full house of residents on Tuesday evening, most of whom are concerned over the fate of Westwin Elements in the town. - photo by Andrea Gutierrez

Members of Richmond Hill's City Council prepare to speak to a full house of residents on Tuesday evening, most of whom are concerned over the fate of Westwin Elements in the town. - photo by Andrea Gutierrez

RICHMOND HILL — A zoning appeal tied to the controversial proposed Westwin Elements nickel refinery came to an end Tuesday, as Richmond Hill officials unanimously affirmed that nickel refining is not a permitted use at the former Caesarstone facility on Belfast Commerce Park.