Delayed publication of US nickel premiums

The publication of Fastmarkets’ assessments for the nickel briquette premium, delivered Midwest US and the nickel 4x4 cathode premium, delivered Midwest US for June 4 were delayed because of incorrect methodology application.

Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The affected assessments were:
MB-NI-0241 Nickel briquette premium, delivered Midwest US, US cents/lb
MB-NI-0240 Nickel 4×4 cathode premium, delivered Midwest US, US cents/lb

These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets nonferrous package.

For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter to these prices, please contact Grace Asenov by email at: pricing@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading “FAO: Grace Asenov, re: nickel.”

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To see all Fastmarkets pricing methodology and specification documents, go to https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology.

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