Indonesian MHP Nickel FOB Price Drops, Cobalt Rises; High-Grade Nickel Matte Down

Published: Jun 29, 2026 12:53
According to SMM data, on June 29, the FOB price of Indonesian MHP nickel fell $224/mt Ni from yesterday, and the FOB price of Indonesian MHP cobalt rose $30/mt Co. The FOB price of Indonesian high-grade nickel matte fell $224/mt Ni.

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According to SMM data, on June 29, the FOB price of Indonesian MHP nic - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)