SMM #1 Refined Nickel Prices Rise by 450 Yuan/MT, Jinchuan Spot Premiums Up 50 Yuan/MT

Published: May 13, 2026 11:30

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On May 13, SMM #1 refined nickel prices rose by 450 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. Spot premiums: Jinchuan #1 refined nickel averaged 1,250 yuan/mt, up 50 yuan/mt from the previous trading day, while China's mainstream brand electrodeposited nickel ranged from -700-500 yuan/mt.

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