United States nickel briquette premiums surged upward by over 34% this week after mine strikes continued to tighten supply, while Chinese premiums rose on the open arbitrage window between London and Shanghai and European premiums remained flat, sources told Fastmarkets.
US briquette premiums gained 34.8% this week after Vale's strike added to the existing material shortageThe open arbitrage window continued to drive Shanghai premiums up, although market sentiment remained bearishEuropean premiums remained steady on strong demand from the vehicle electrification marketJump in US briquette premium, supply lessensVale is North America's main...