SMM Data: Battery-Grade Nickel Sulphate Price Drops 20 Yuan/mt on July 9

Published: Jul 9, 2026 11:48
According to SMM data, on July 9, the average price of SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate fell 20 yuan/mt from yesterday.

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According to SMM data, on July 9, the average price of SMM battery-gra - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)