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Published: Feb 25, 2026 11:47

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On February 25, the SMM #1 refined nickel price was 140,000–149,900 yuan/mt, with an average price of 144,950 yuan/mt, up 2,450 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The spot premium quotation range for Jinchuan #1 refined nickel was 8,100–9,000 yuan/mt, with an average premium of 8,550 yuan/mt, down 350 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The spot premium and discount quotation range for mainstream domestic electrodeposited nickel was -400–600 yuan/mt.

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