Non-ferrous

Base Metals

Rare Earth

Scrap Metals

Minor Metals

Precious Metals

Ferrous Metals

Iron Ore Index Iron Ore Price Finished Steel Coke Coal Pig Iron Silicon Steel

New Energy

Solar Lithium Cobalt Lithium Battery Cathode Precursor and Material Anode Materials Artificial Graphite Diaphragm Electrolyte Other Materials Chemical Compound Lithium-ion Battery Used Lithium-ion Battery Sodium-ion Battery Hydrogen Energy Energy Storage

Price Center DatabasePro Reports Events Car Insight

Home / Metal News / NPI Plant Maintenance

NPI Plant Maintenance

Nov 15, 2017 10:27

Source:SMM

As per SMM research, one Nickel pig iron plant is under maintenance due to accidental breakdown of furnaces.

SHANGHAI, Nov.15 (SMM)－As per SMM research, one Nickel pig iron plant is under maintenance due to accidental breakdown of furnaces. The maintenance will be completed within this week, Anticipated affected output is 70 nickel tonnes.

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: gaotian@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.

nickel

maintenance

For queries, please contact William Gu at williamgu@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn

In early March 2022, high-grade NPI prices were 1,495 yuan/mtu (ex-works, including tax). Then NPI prices rose along with the soaring nickel prices to 1,630 yuan/mtu (ex-works, including tax) at the end of March, up 9%.

Apr 14, 2022 16:35

SMM Insight

NPI Prices Fluctuated at High Levels in March due to the Extreme Price Moves of Nickel

SMM Comments: SHFE Nickel Hit Limit up with No Quotations from Traders

Driven by LME nickel, SHFE nickel prices rose to 245,740 yuan/mt.

Mar 24, 2022 16:30

SMM Insight SMM Comments

SMM Comments: SHFE Nickel Hit Limit up with No Quotations from Traders

Pure Nickel Premiums Dropped while Transaction was Weak

In early trading, SHFE 2204 nickel contract fluctuated at 209,000 yuan/mt.

Mar 23, 2022 13:38

SMM Comments

Pure Nickel Premiums Dropped while Transaction was Weak

SS Contract Fluctuated Fiercely, and the Demand was Limited in Recent Days

Last week, LME nickel prices fell continuously to the lower limit after opening, while SHFE nickel prices remained slightly rangebound at high levels, which reduced the influence on stainless steel prices to a certain extent.

Mar 21, 2022 10:17

SMM Insight

SS Contract Fluctuated Fiercely, and the Demand was Limited in Recent Days

Nickel Prices are Expected to Keep Pulling Back this Week after Extreme Price Moves

Last week, the COVID-19 outbreak affected transportation and transaction in the spot market. Due to the uncertainty of SHFE nickel after the re-opening of LME nickel trading and high nickel prices, the spot transaction was few.

Mar 21, 2022 10:14

SMM Insight

Nickel Prices are Expected to Keep Pulling Back this Week after Extreme Price Moves

EUROFER Called on LME to Suspend Nickel Trading until Stability

On Wednesday, European Steel Association (EUROFER) called on the LME to suspend nickel trading until stability and normal prices are restored. Earlier this week, nickel prices doubled in a few hours.

Mar 10, 2022 16:21

Industry

EUROFER Called on LME to Suspend Nickel Trading until Stability

SMM Comments (Feb 16): Shanghai Base Metals Closed Mixed Overnight amid Eased Ukraine-Russian Tension

Shanghai base metals closed mixed overnight, after the risk assets rallied as a whole. Their counter parts on LME mostly went up on Tuesday.

Feb 16, 2022 09:57

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 8): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Weakening US Dollar Index

Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mixed today. The US dollar weakened as the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde contained market estimate of early interest rate hike.

Feb 8, 2022 19:00

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 8): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Weakening US Dollar Index

Nickel Import Premiums to Remain High on Low Shipments Arrivals in China Boned Zone

Imports remained loss-making this week. Imports of pure nickel are still insufficient to meet the domestic demand, while the spot supply of domestic nickel plates and nickel briquette remains tight.

Jan 28, 2022 16:13

Analysis

Nickel Import Premiums to Remain High on Low Shipments Arrivals in China Boned Zone

China Weekly Inventory Summary and Data Wrap (Jan 28)

This is a roundup of China's metals weekly inventory as of January 28.

Jan 28, 2022 20:00

Analysis

China Weekly Inventory Summary and Data Wrap (Jan 28)

SMM Events & Webinars

All

Apr
09
- NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage
  Apr 09 - 10,2025
  NET ZERO MEA is the premier leadership summit of solar, energy storage, and renewable energy sectors in the Mid-East.
  MARRIOTT HOTEL AL JADDAF, DUBAI, UAE
Apr
09
- 2025 SMM (20th) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo
  Apr 09 - 11,2025
  To promote the sustainable development of lead and zinc industry to build a high-end, professional, pragmatic exchange p
  Nanjing · Jiangsu ·China
Apr
16
- CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Chain Expo
  Apr 16 - 18,2025
  Suzhou International Expo Center, Jiangsu, China

NPI Plant Maintenance

SMM Events & Webinars

NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage

2025 SMM (20th) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo

CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Chain Expo