Indonesian Nickel and Cobalt Prices Drop on May 19 Amid Global Market Fluctuations

Published: May 19, 2026 11:45

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According to SMM data, on May 19, the FOB price of Indonesian MHP nickel fell by $122/mt Ni from the previous day, and the FOB price of Indonesian MHP cobalt fell by $1/mt Co. The FOB price of Indonesian high-grade nickel matte fell by $217/mt Ni from the previous day.

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