Chinese nickel premiums widened upward in the week to Tuesday March 2, with a favorable import arbitrage and increased spot liquidity providing support, while terms in Europe and the United States were broadly flat.
Nickel premiums rise in China, ore prices set another record highEuropean cut cathode premium rises 5%, others flatUS premiums unchanged as participants remain watchfulSimilarly, Fastmarkets assessed the nickel, min 99.8%, full plate premium, in-whs Shanghai, at $100-130 per tonne on Tuesday, also widening upward by $20 per tonne from $100-110 a week earlier. This also marks a 9.5% week-on-week increase basis...