On June 5, SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate index price was 33,078 yuan/mt, down 132 yuan/mt from the previous working day. The battery-grade nickel sulphate prices were 33,000-33,300 yuan/mt, with an average price down 100 yuan/mt from the previous working day. The nickel sulphate supply tightness gradually eased amid weakening downstream demand. The cost pressure facing nickel salt smelters was partially alleviated after nickel prices dropped. As some smelters held prices less firm, nickel sulphate prices are expected to reach a turning point. Currently, due to sluggish demand, market inquiries and transactions decreased.



