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New Caledonia Nickel Boom Transforms Island Economy
The island of New Caledonia, rich in nickel, experiences rapid growth with projected production rising to 160000 tons yearly by 1975 and revenue near 168 million dollars this year. Wages attract workers from multiple regions while living costs surge and tourism lags despite palm fringed beaches.
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