Monthly Nickel Market Report Sep 2019
2019-10-16 16:05:35 【Print】
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Content
1. Market Highlights 4
2. Economy and Policy 4
2.1 Chinese economy and policy 4
2.1.1 PMI in China's manufacturing sector rise to 49.8% in Sep 4
2.1.2 GAC launches pilot reform of two-step custom clearance on imported goods 4
2.1.3 MEE approves Ecological Environment Monitoring Program from 2020 to 2035 4
2.1.4 Dalian conducts special inspection on electroplating enterprises 4
2.1.5 MEE: To further conduct air-pollution control campaign in autumn and winter 4
2.1.6 Air-pollution control campaign in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in autumn and winter not to revolve in large-scale shutdown 5
2.1.7 Taiyuan to issue an orange alert for heavy pollution weather 5
2.1.8 Jiangsu to implement a stricter differentiated electricity price policy 5
2.1.9 Qingdao-Indonesia comprehensive industrial park nickel electrolysis cooperation project launched 5
2.2 International economy and policy 5
2.2.1 the PMI data of ISM manufacturing industry in the U.S. lower than expected in Aug 5
2.2.2 Indonesian government signs bill to ban ore export in advance 5
2.2.3 Indonesia's ore export ban may boost the export of nickel related products 6
2.2.4 PNIA: Philippine nickel ore output may rise in 2020 6
2.2.5 Trump announces delay in tariff hike against China 6
2.2.6 Nickel mining indefinitely suspended in southern Philippines: official 6
2.2.7 Indonesian officials: China and South Korea to build a nickel smelter in Indonesia 6
2.2.8 Indonesia's move to ban nickel-ore exports may prompt EU lawsuit 6
3. Market Movements 7
3.1 Chinese Market Movements 7
3.1.1 Chinese nickel cathode prices down after up 7
3.1.2 Battery grade nickel sulfate prices down 7
3.1.3 Lateritic nickel ore prices up 8
3.1.4 Ferronickel market saw increasing prices 8
3.2 International Market 9
3.2.1 LME nickel prices down 9
3.2.2 Imported lateritic nickel ore CIF China prices up 10
4. Producers Statistics 10
4.1 China's nickel cathode output up by 40.5% MOM in Sep 10
4.2 China's nickel sulfate output down by 3.6% MOM in Sep 11
4.3 Chinese ferronickel output up by 119.4% YOY in Sep 11
5. Statistic Analysis of Import and Export 12
5.1 China's imported refined nickel volume up by 116.6% YOY in Aug 12
5.2 China's imports of ferronickel up by 106.3% YOY in Aug 13
5.3 Import volume of Chinese lateritic nickel ore up by 5.5% MOM in Aug 2019 13
5.4 China's nickel hydrometallurgy intermediates imports up sharply by 184.2% MOM in Aug 2019 14
6. Review on company news 15
6.1 Overseas news 15
6.1.1 Mincor Resources announces a substantial resources increase at Cassini nickel deposit 15
6.1.2 Mincor Resources announces exceptional new high-grade nickel intersection at Cassini 15
6.1.3 Cobalt 27 announces Q2 production update for Ramu Ni-Co Operation 15
6.1.4 Nickel Mines to limit stake hike option in Indonesian nickel project 16
6.1.5 Philippines' nickel ore output up by 3% YOY in H1 2019 despite mine shutdowns 16
6.1.6 Philippine nickel miner to expand to cash in on Indonesia export ban 16
6.1.7 Philippine regulator recommends lifting suspension on nickel miner 16
6.1.8 Antam to request extension of nickel ore export permit 17
6.1.9 Brazilian Supreme Court authorizes Vale to resume operation at Onca Puma nickel mine 17
6.1.10Indonesian Jinchuan lateritic nickel ore smelting No.2 rotary kiln ignited 17
6.1.11 Ambatovy plans nickel production shutdown in November 17
6.1.12Auroch Minerals commences drilling program at Saints Nickel Project 17
6.1.13 WBMS: Global nickel market records deficit in Jan to Jul 2019 17
6.1.14 Pacific Rim Cobalt receives positive mineral process recovery test results at Cyclops Ni-Co Project 18
6.1.15 INSG: Global nickel market supply gap expands to 6,700t in July this year 18
6.1.16St George Mining announces significant intersections of Ni-Cu sulfides at Investigators Prospect 18
6.1.18 LG Chemical to build lithium battery production facility in Indonesia 18
6.1.19 Vale to restart Onca Puma nickel complex 18
6.1.20 Mincor Resources announces new high-grade sulfide nickel intercept at Cassini deposit 19
6.1.21 China's nickel ore imports from Indonesia up by 26.5% in August 19
6.1.22 Fe-Ni Mining signs cooperation document with Tianma Group 19
6.2 Domestic news 19
6.2.1 Qidong Beixin delays resuming battery grade nickel sulfate production 19
6.2.2Chinese-owned nickel plant spills waste into Papua New Guinea bay 19
6.2.3Linyi Xinhai New Material finishes first EIA on High-Ni material relocation project 20
6.2.4 Xinxiang Jien stops production of nickel sulfate 20
6.2.5 Jinco Nonferrous Metals plans to shut down electroplating grade nickel sulfate production base in Jiangsu 20
6.2.6 Huanghe Hydropower Development's environmental impact report of Summer Wood Ni-Co deposit adopted 20
6.2.7 Jilin Yarong Technology resumes NCM precursor production 20
6.2.8 Yongxing Material succeeds in RD of GH2132 superalloy material as an alternative to imported material 20
7. Relevant Industry News 20
7.1 NCM and power battery market 20
7.2 Stainless steel market 21
8. Market Outlook for Next Month 21
1. Market Highlights 4
2. Economy and Policy 4
2.1 Chinese economy and policy 4
2.1.1 PMI in China's manufacturing sector rise to 49.8% in Sep 4
2.1.2 GAC launches pilot reform of two-step custom clearance on imported goods 4
2.1.3 MEE approves Ecological Environment Monitoring Program from 2020 to 2035 4
2.1.4 Dalian conducts special inspection on electroplating enterprises 4
2.1.5 MEE: To further conduct air-pollution control campaign in autumn and winter 4
2.1.6 Air-pollution control campaign in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in autumn and winter not to revolve in large-scale shutdown 5
2.1.7 Taiyuan to issue an orange alert for heavy pollution weather 5
2.1.8 Jiangsu to implement a stricter differentiated electricity price policy 5
2.1.9 Qingdao-Indonesia comprehensive industrial park nickel electrolysis cooperation project launched 5
2.2 International economy and policy 5
2.2.1 the PMI data of ISM manufacturing industry in the U.S. lower than expected in Aug 5
2.2.2 Indonesian government signs bill to ban ore export in advance 5
2.2.3 Indonesia's ore export ban may boost the export of nickel related products 6
2.2.4 PNIA: Philippine nickel ore output may rise in 2020 6
2.2.5 Trump announces delay in tariff hike against China 6
2.2.6 Nickel mining indefinitely suspended in southern Philippines: official 6
2.2.7 Indonesian officials: China and South Korea to build a nickel smelter in Indonesia 6
2.2.8 Indonesia's move to ban nickel-ore exports may prompt EU lawsuit 6
3. Market Movements 7
3.1 Chinese Market Movements 7
3.1.1 Chinese nickel cathode prices down after up 7
3.1.2 Battery grade nickel sulfate prices down 7
3.1.3 Lateritic nickel ore prices up 8
3.1.4 Ferronickel market saw increasing prices 8
3.2 International Market 9
3.2.1 LME nickel prices down 9
3.2.2 Imported lateritic nickel ore CIF China prices up 10
4. Producers Statistics 10
4.1 China's nickel cathode output up by 40.5% MOM in Sep 10
4.2 China's nickel sulfate output down by 3.6% MOM in Sep 11
4.3 Chinese ferronickel output up by 119.4% YOY in Sep 11
5. Statistic Analysis of Import and Export 12
5.1 China's imported refined nickel volume up by 116.6% YOY in Aug 12
5.2 China's imports of ferronickel up by 106.3% YOY in Aug 13
5.3 Import volume of Chinese lateritic nickel ore up by 5.5% MOM in Aug 2019 13
5.4 China's nickel hydrometallurgy intermediates imports up sharply by 184.2% MOM in Aug 2019 14
6. Review on company news 15
6.1 Overseas news 15
6.1.1 Mincor Resources announces a substantial resources increase at Cassini nickel deposit 15
6.1.2 Mincor Resources announces exceptional new high-grade nickel intersection at Cassini 15
6.1.3 Cobalt 27 announces Q2 production update for Ramu Ni-Co Operation 15
6.1.4 Nickel Mines to limit stake hike option in Indonesian nickel project 16
6.1.5 Philippines' nickel ore output up by 3% YOY in H1 2019 despite mine shutdowns 16
6.1.6 Philippine nickel miner to expand to cash in on Indonesia export ban 16
6.1.7 Philippine regulator recommends lifting suspension on nickel miner 16
6.1.8 Antam to request extension of nickel ore export permit 17
6.1.9 Brazilian Supreme Court authorizes Vale to resume operation at Onca Puma nickel mine 17
6.1.10Indonesian Jinchuan lateritic nickel ore smelting No.2 rotary kiln ignited 17
6.1.11 Ambatovy plans nickel production shutdown in November 17
6.1.12Auroch Minerals commences drilling program at Saints Nickel Project 17
6.1.13 WBMS: Global nickel market records deficit in Jan to Jul 2019 17
6.1.14 Pacific Rim Cobalt receives positive mineral process recovery test results at Cyclops Ni-Co Project 18
6.1.15 INSG: Global nickel market supply gap expands to 6,700t in July this year 18
6.1.16St George Mining announces significant intersections of Ni-Cu sulfides at Investigators Prospect 18
6.1.18 LG Chemical to build lithium battery production facility in Indonesia 18
6.1.19 Vale to restart Onca Puma nickel complex 18
6.1.20 Mincor Resources announces new high-grade sulfide nickel intercept at Cassini deposit 19
6.1.21 China's nickel ore imports from Indonesia up by 26.5% in August 19
6.1.22 Fe-Ni Mining signs cooperation document with Tianma Group 19
6.2 Domestic news 19
6.2.1 Qidong Beixin delays resuming battery grade nickel sulfate production 19
6.2.2Chinese-owned nickel plant spills waste into Papua New Guinea bay 19
6.2.3Linyi Xinhai New Material finishes first EIA on High-Ni material relocation project 20
6.2.4 Xinxiang Jien stops production of nickel sulfate 20
6.2.5 Jinco Nonferrous Metals plans to shut down electroplating grade nickel sulfate production base in Jiangsu 20
6.2.6 Huanghe Hydropower Development's environmental impact report of Summer Wood Ni-Co deposit adopted 20
6.2.7 Jilin Yarong Technology resumes NCM precursor production 20
6.2.8 Yongxing Material succeeds in RD of GH2132 superalloy material as an alternative to imported material 20
7. Relevant Industry News 20
7.1 NCM and power battery market 20
7.2 Stainless steel market 21
8. Market Outlook for Next Month 21
