Indonesia Nickel-Ore Ban Sends Sumitomo Looking for Supply
Bloomberg reported restrictions on nickel-ore exports by Indonesia may force Japan to source raw material from other suppliers or reduce output.
Bloomberg reported restrictions on nickel-ore exports by Indonesia may force Japan to source raw material from other suppliers or reduce output.
Reuters reported Indonesia is prepared to raise taxes on imports as well as curb its ban on raw metals exports like nickel this month.
Bloomberg reported the Philippines are expected to increase nickel ore exports on a ban from Indonesia.
Bloomberg reported nickel-ore and bauxite shipments from Indonesia to China may plunge 75% in the next year on a shipping ban.
Bloomberg reported nickel ore is the most dangerous cargo on dry bulk ships.
Reuters Africa reported Nickel Asia Corp (PSE:NIKL) signed a deal to supply close to 2 million wet metric tonnes of lateritic nickel ore to Baosteel.
Reuters reported First Nickel Inc (TSE:FNI) restarted production at its Lockerby nickel-copper mine and made its first ore delivery.
IBTimes reported Toledo (PINK:TLMRF) announced the MV Vinalines Queen has sailed for China with 53,600 wet metric tonnes of nickel ore.
Reuters reports Albidon Ltd (PINK:ABIDF) expects its newly reactivated Munali nickel mine in Zambia to produce around 56,000 tonnes of nickel concentrate this year.
Reuters reports some nickel ore shipments from Aneka Tambang Tbk (JAK:ANTM) to Japan may be delayed after this month's devastating earthquake.
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