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Home / Metal News / Environmental Factors Influence Output, China’s Imported Nickel Ore Continues to Drop

Environmental Factors Influence Output, China’s Imported Nickel Ore Continues to Drop

Nov 28, 2017 15:17

Source:SMM

As per data released by the General Administration of Customs last Friday, nickel ore and concentrate imported by China in October reaches 3,500,335 tons on yearly basis.

SHANGHAI, Nov.28 (SMM)－As per data released by the General Administration of Customs last Friday, nickel ore and concentrate imported by China in October reaches 3,500,335 tons on yearly basis, remaining same level as last year, Thereinto, Philippines has closed some nickel mines due to environmental factors, leading drop of output and export volume. Currently, Philippines accounts for a gradually less portion among China’s imported nickel ore.

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