China’s NPI Output Falls as RKEF Producers Cut on Depressed Prices

SHANGHAI, Jul. 12 (SMM) – China’s production of nickel pig iron (NPI) fell 1.5% month-on-month in June to 32,000 tons as high-grade producers continued to cut output on depressed prices, according to a survey by Shanghai Metals Market.

Production of high-grade NPI was 27,400 tons last month, in metal content, down 1.8% from a month ago while that of medium- and low-grade NPI were both flat with May’s levels, at 1,100 tons and 3,500 tons, respectively.

http://www.metal.com/newscontent/51070_chinas-npi-output-falls-as-rkef-producers-cut-on-depressed-prices

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