Global primary nickel production increased slightly to 1.1 million tons in the first half of 2020, bolstered by continued growth in nickel ferroalloys production in Indonesia (+57.8%), which more than offset the decline in traditional production, France-based mining giant Eramet said late last month. Despite the pandemic, most nickel processing projects, including Eramet’s partnership with Tsingshan Group in North Maluku province, continued their physical construction at normal rates.To subscribe please click here