SMM Data: Battery-Grade Nickel Sulphate Price Surges 350 Yuan/mt on April 28

Published: Apr 28, 2026 11:56
According to SMM data, on April 28, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate average price rose sharply by 350 yuan/mt from the previous day.

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