Spot Prices of Refined Nickel Rebound on May 30

Published: May 30, 2025 11:25

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[Spot price of refined nickel rebounds on May 30] Today, the SMM #1 refined nickel price was 120,900-123,750 yuan/mt, with an average price of 122,325 yuan/mt, an increase of 800 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The mainstream quotation range for spot premiums of Jinchuan #1 refined nickel was 2,500-2,700 yuan/mt, with an average premium of 2,600 yuan/mt, an increase of 100 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The quotation range for premiums and discounts of Russian nickel was 100-400 yuan/mt, with an average premium of 250 yuan/mt, unchanged from the previous trading day.

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