The latest report published by the World Metal Statistics Bureau (WBMS) shows that in April 2024, the global refined nickel production was 293,600 tons, the consumption was 281,600 tons, and the supply surplus was 12,000 tons.

Chinese manganese ore imported in April

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2024, a 5.0% decrease compared to April 2023.

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2024, a 4.3% decrease compared to March 2023.

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2024, a 3.7% increase compared to February 2023.

The global nickel market had a surplus of 13,400 metric tons in January, down from a surplus of 23,100 metric tons a year earlier, data from the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) showed on Thursday.

Brazilian miner Vale's iron ore production between November and January grew 15% from a year earlier, rising faster than in the October-December quarter, according to a presentation released by the firm on Monday.

Japan's ferro silicon imports moved down by 15% y-o-y in CY'23 to 362,945 t as compared to 427,037 t in CY'22.