WBMS: Global Nickel Market In 8,700 Ton Surplus Jan-Feb

LONDON, Apr 18, 2012 (Dow Jones) -- The global nickel market was in a surplus by 8,700 metric tons in the first two months of the year, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics said Wednesday.

This compares with a 7,900 ton surplus for all of 2011, revised up from a 10,900-ton deficit announced in February for all of 2011, the WBMS said.