| Nickel prices are expected to recover globally in the second half of the year on declining nickel pig iron production, stronger demand from the European stainless steel market and reduced nickel ore availability, Citi Research said in a report Tuesday, March 10.
China's NPI production is expected to fall to 377,000 mt this year, from 471,000 mt in 2014, with output already contracting by almost 33% year on year to a little over 30,000 mt (contained nickel) in January, Citi said. This follows a 29% year-on-year decline in Q4 last year. Cost pressures and environmental issues will likely constrain production, explained Citi...............................................Full Article: Source
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