Nickel pig iron market contributes to Indonesian nickel mining growth

摘要

The growth of the nickel pig iron (NPI) market in Indonesia has led to the rapid increase of nickel mining operations in the country, says international metals and minerals consultancy Roskill senior analyst Olivier Masson. Nickel pig iron, a low-grade ferronickel, was created in China as a cheaper alternative to high-grade nickel that is used for stainless steel production.