[SMM Nickel Market Flash] Vale’s Q1 Nickel Sales Rise 15.2%, Highest for the Period Since 2020

Published: Apr 30, 2026 22:18

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Vale’s nickel sales rose 15.2% year on year in the first quarter, while output reached its highest first-quarter level since 2020. The company said both copper and nickel production posted multi-year highs for the period, indicating a solid start to 2026 for its base metals business. The result points to improving nickel supply performance at Vale and stronger support for overall quarterly sales growth.

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