Nickel premiums in the United States rose again in the seven days to Tuesday June 15 on the back of continued strikes at Vale's Sudbury mine, while premiums in Asia and Europe remained stable in a week of low liquidity.
US briquette premium rises 16.7%, surpassing 20 cents per lb for the first time since 2019 Arbitrage losses continue in China, although spot market quiet due to national holidayEuropean premiums remain flat due to seasonal lullVale strike decision further boosts US premiumsFastmarkets assessed the nickel briquette premium, delivered Midwest US at 19-23 cents per lb,...