Pure Nickel Futures Prices Declined while the Spot Transactions Improved

SHANGHAI, Apr 4 (SMM) - On April 4, premiums of Jinchuan nickel were 8,200-8,500 yuan/mt. The average premium stood at 8,350 yuan/mt, down 300 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. NORNICKEL nickel was quoted at premiums of 5700-6200 yuan/mt, with an average of 5950 yuan/mt, down 200 yuan/mt from a day ago.  Nickel briquette prices were 179,800-180,300 yuan/mt, a decrease of 950 yuan/mt from a day ago. The transactions of nickel briquette were slack as it was still traded at premiums over nickel sulphate.