China Nickel Ore Inventories Fall, SMM Reports

Published: Jul 17, 2017 13:23

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Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports dropped in the week ending June 30, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 (SMM) – Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports dropped in the week ending June 30, Shanghai Metals Market data showed.

Nickel Price to Hover at Highs, SMM Foresees

Inventories at the seven ports were down 130,000 tonnes last week, according to SMM data.

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