Nickel – Mining Weekly reported that Russia’s mining group, MMC Norilsk Nickel, was able to significantly increase its output for 2012 in its African operations, boosting its global nickel production to 2%.
Palladium – Mining Weekly reported that MMC Norilsk Nickel, which is a major Russian mining group, delivered significant palladium production output in Africa, specifically its Nkomati and Tati operations.
Nickel – MMC Norilsk Nickel (LSE:MNOD) announced that design works aimed at increasing disseminated nickel ore output at Zapolyarny Mine have been completed.
Nickel – Mining Weekly reported MMC Norilsk Nickel (LSE:MNOD) has announced significant nickel production increases in its Southern African operations during the second quarter of this year.
Palladium – Mining Weekly reported MMC Norilsk Nickel (LSE:MNOD) reported its project in South Africa has seen an increase in production while its Botswana production has decreased.
Nickel – Mineweb reports that Russian miner Norilsk Nickel (LON:MNOD) has opened a mine in Australia.
Nickel – The global nickel market will be in a slight deficit this year, reports metal consultant Metalytics Ltd, as demand is driven by increases in the steel market.
Nickel Investing News reports demand for nickel is at a 4 year low. Nickel prices have rallied as much as 14 per cent since the start of the month, but are likely to remain volatile. Analysts predict gloomy prospects for nickel, given the enduring downturn in the stainless steel market, the main consumer of nickel. [...]
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