Norilsk produced 51,000 tons of nickel in the third quarter, up 55 percent from the previous quarter, of which 50,000 tons came from Its own production in Russia. Previously by groundwater infiltration of the mine gradually restore capacity, as well as the increase in Norilsk concentrator, driven by the third quarter production increase.
Kola MMC nickel production increased 80% quarter-on-quarter to 43,000 tons.
Harjavalta nickel production fell 14% quarter-on-quarter to 7,561 tonnes due to annual maintenance work.
The Taimyrsky underground mine and concentrator is expected to return to full capacity in December, Norilsk said.
Nickel production guidance for 2021 is 190,000 to 200,000 tons.
