Production of refined primary nickel is dominated by two major producers. Together, Norilsk in Russia and Inco, in Canada and the UK, account for approximately a third of world output. Recovery of secondary nickel amounts to between 0.5 and 0.6mill.t a year, over half that of primary recovery. This report is the result of an extensive programme of research by Roskill analysts. They have interviewed major industry players and conducted a close appraisal of information from a wide variety of sources, including governments, trade associations, company reports, leading producers, official organisations, trade journals and technical literature.
Information gathering is only the first step in preparing a report.
A survey of production in 44 countries, with profiles of over 25 producing companies and details of exploration projects and potential producers 5. International trade 8. The Economics of Nickel, 9th edition, published July 1999.