【SMM Nickel Flash News】Indonesia Nickel Ore Market Remains Stable on September 30

Published: Sep 30, 2026 11:03 (GMT+8)

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On September 30, Indonesia's nickel ore market remained stable, with mainstream prices unchanged from the previous trading day:

1.2% Ni: $26.5/wmt, unchanged;

1.3% Ni: $28.5/wmt, unchanged;

1.4% Ni: $51.8/wmt, unchanged;

1.5% Ni: $58.5/wmt, unchanged;

1.6% Ni: $63.4/wmt, unchanged.

Mainstream nickel ore prices in Indonesia remained stable, with no significant changes in market trading activity.

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