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 NICKEL ORE

Specifications 

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  • Ni 1.00% - 2.00%

  • Fe 13% - 46%

  • P 0.05% (Max)

  • S 0.01% (Max)

  • Moisture 35%

Nickel ore is another significant mineral resource in India, widely used in various industrial applications such as stainless steel production, batteries, electronics, and plating. India is not a large producer of nickel ore compared to countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, or Russia, but it does have some reserves, primarily found in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and Nagaland.

  1. Availability and Mining:

    • Most of the known reserves are low-grade, and nickel production in India is limited.

    • India imports a significant portion of its nickel ore from countries with larger deposits, like Indonesia and the Philippines.

  2. Uses:

    • Nickel is crucial for stainless steel production, which is a core material for construction, automotive, and appliance industries.

    • It's also used in the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector for batteries (specifically in lithium-ion batteries).

  1. Import and Export:

    • Since India’s nickel production is minimal, the country largely imports nickel ore to meet the demands of its domestic industries.

    • India exports some finished products made from nickel, like stainless steel and battery components, but not much raw nickel ore.

 

 

 

The Philippines is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of nickel ore, playing a critical role in the global supply chain, especially for the stainless steel and electric vehicle (EV) battery industries. Here’s a detailed look at the nickel ore industry in the Philippines:

  1. Global Standing:

    • The Philippines is one of the top suppliers of nickel ore to countries such as China, which uses it in the production of stainless steel and batteries.

    • Indonesia used to dominate the nickel export market but has imposed export bans, making the Philippines the primary supplier of nickel ore to China.

  2. Major Nickel Ore Mining Regions:

    • The country’s nickel deposits are primarily found in Surigao del Norte, Palawan, and the Zambales provinces.

    • Mines are both open-pit and underground, with laterite-type ores being the most common.

  1. Types of Nickel Ores:

    • Nickel laterite ores: These are the most abundant in the Philippines, and they are rich in nickel content, though processing them can be more challenging compared to sulfide ores.

    • The Philippines is particularly known for producing low-grade nickel ores (containing about 1% to 1.5% nickel content), which are in demand for large-scale industrial processes like stainless steel production.

  1. Growing Demand for Nickel:

    • With the rise of the electric vehicle (EV) market, demand for nickel has increased dramatically, especially for use in nickel-rich lithium-ion batteries.

    • The Philippines is expected to play a larger role in supplying nickel for EVs as countries shift toward cleaner energy.

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