Benchmark nickel on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged to its highest value in more than a decade on 22 February.

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In addition, the downward real estate investment will drive down the output of traditional industries such as steel, nonferrous metals and cement.

SASAC said that in January, the output of raw coal, sales of refined oil products and the production and sales of steel products of central enterprises have all maintained steady growth. Trade volume has also delivered rapid growth.

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