WBMS: Global refined nickel oversupply was 1,500 tons in June 2024

Own sourced nickel production of 44,200 tonnes was 2,200 tonnes (5%) lower than H1 2023; attributable ferrochrome production of 599,000 tonnes was 118,000 tonnes (16%) below H1 2023.

The latest report published by the World Metal Statistics Bureau (WBMS) shows that in May 2024, the global refined nickel production was 281,800 tons, the consumption was 283,500 tons, and the supply shortage was 1,700 tons.

Vale’s Q2 nickel production totaled 27.9 kt, 24% lower y/y, mainly reflecting the planned maintenance strategy at the nickel processing plants.

The latest report published by the World Metal Statistics Bureau (WBMS) shows that in April 2024, the global refined nickel production was 293,600 tons, the consumption was 281,600 tons, and the supply surplus was 12,000 tons.

The global nickel market had a surplus of 13,400 metric tons in January, down from a surplus of 23,100 metric tons a year earlier, data from the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) showed on Thursday.

According to Full Year 2023 Production Report released by Glencore, nickel volumes fell 9%, owing to higher third-party production at INO and Murrin Murrin maintenance.

Nickel Industries reported record quarterly output from its rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) projects.