China Nickel Ore Port Inventories Grow after Big Drop, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 25, 2017 20:13

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Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports were 6.19 million tonnes as of Aug. 25, up 130,000 tonnes on a weekly basis, according to SMM data.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25 (SMM) - Nickel ore inventories at seven major Chinese ports were 6.19 million tonnes as of Aug. 25, up 130,000 tonnes on a weekly basis, according to SMM data.

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China’s total nickel ore port inventories were at around 8.10 million tonnes or 67,100 tonnes in Ni content, up 180,000 tonnes on a weekly basis.

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