Nickel Market Volatility: Jinchuan Premium Rises While Russian Nickel Discount Widens

Published: Sep 27, 2024 09:12

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[Fluctuating Nickel Prices and Widening Price Inversion Between Nickel Salts and Nickel Beans] On September 26, the premium for Jinchuan nickel was reported at 1700-1800 yuan/ton, with an average price of 1750 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The premium for Russian nickel was quoted at -300 to -200 yuan/ton, with an average price of -250 yuan/ton, down 25 yuan/ton from the previous trading day.

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