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August 12, 2026
How a 21% Nickel Price Rally Is Reshaping Kabanga's Margin Case
LME nickel has rallied 21% to around $17,000/t, driven by Indonesian mining quota cuts and pricing-rule changes rather than stronger demand. The move materially widens margins for Lifezone Metals' Kabanga project, and a 37% slide in mixed hydroxide precipitate output could push prices higher still.
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August 7, 2026
Indonesian Nickel: First the Rumour, Then the Denial
Nickel prices came under pressure after a report claimed Weda Bay Nickel would receive an extra 25-million-tonne mining quota, only for Indonesia's energy minister to deny any approval had been granted. The episode highlights how unverified quota figures move the market while Jakarta keeps official numbers confidential.
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July 22, 2026
Supply squeeze, material costs up: Nickel Q2 2026 Price Review
Chinese nickel sulphate prices rose 4.8% and mixed hydroxide precipitate 7.8% in Q2 2026, lifted by tight upstream supply, sulphur costs inflated by the Middle East conflict, and reduced Indonesian ore quotas rather than demand strength. Momentum faded into June as LME prices slipped and buyers turned cautious ahead of an expected weaker Q3.
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