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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicNickel

Topic: Nickel

Why rise in nickel price due to Russia-Ukraine war casts shadow on shift from fossil fuels to EVs

Russia accounts for about 11 per cent of the global supply of nickel ore, and 20 per cent of the world’s top-grade or Class 1 nickel.

As nickel prices soar due to war, here’s what Indian steel makers are doing to cushion impact

Stainless steel industry is a major importer of nickel, which has seen price spikes due to Russia-Ukraine war. Indian manufacturers have found some workarounds.

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