Nickel Market Unsettles: Premiums Fluctuate as Nickel Salt-Bean Inversion Persists

Published: Oct 16, 2024 11:53

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Nickel Prices Fluctuate, Nickel Salt Inversion with Nickel Beans Continues" On October 16th, the Jinchuan premium was reported at 1300-1600 yuan/ton, with an average price of 1450 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The Russian nickel premium was quoted at -400 to -150 yuan/ton, with an average price of -275 yuan/ton, an increase of 25 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day.

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