Nickel Product Suite
Unmatched analysis of nickel value chain from mine, concentrates, intermediates to market
Seize actionable insights across the entire nickel value chain
The rising demand for electric vehicles is driving the expansion of Nickel mining supply and efforts to improve supply chain sustainability. Our comprehensive analysis of the complete nickel value chain provides you with the knowledge to comprehend the industry's intricacies, foresee market developments, and make sustainable decisions for future growth.
Features and workflows
A complete picture of the nickel value chain with a global view on production costs, trade flows of nickel ore, concentrates, and intermediate materials, refined markets, and demand
Key features of Wood Mackenzie's Nickel Product Suite:
- Coverage of nickel ores, concentrates, intermediates from smelters and refineries to market
- Asset-level profiles include cost profiles and cost curves covering nickel projects and operating mines
- Individual profiles of nickel sulphate operating plants, development projects, and companies
- Detailed analysis of the nickel market, including outlooks for capacity, production, long-term supply, demand, and price forecasts
- Stay informed with regularly published reports and insights
Wood Mackenzie's Nickel Product Suite provides data on:
Nickel Market Service
- Strategic Planning Outlook: Comprehensive view of global and regional markets for the next 30 years, with data and analysis to 2050.
- Investment Horizon Outlook: Analysis of the investment landscape and market implications for current and anticipated investments for the next 10 years, with data to 2050.
- Short-Term Outlook: Monthly short-term market outlook on supply, demand, trade, and price forecasts for the next 2 years.
Nickel Cost Service
- Detailed asset reports and summaries covering nickel mine life costing, cash flow, ore grade, costs such as C1 cash cost, and C1 + sustaining CapEx.
- Access to cost models, cost curves, itemised costs, and margins in a dynamic data tool.
- Analyse granular data on supply, demand, price forecast, global cost drivers, margins, and nickel projects with our data tools.
Nickel Intermediates Service
- Coverage of flows of nickel ores and concentrates from mine to smelters.
- Understand the dynamics of the concentrate and intermediate markets and their impact on future capacity requirements.
- Written analysis and granular data covering supply-demand balances, concentrates, MHP/matte payabilities, smelter-refinery status.
Nickel Sulphate Cost Service
- Understand the nuances of the nickel sulphate industry and anticipate developments with insight into the entire nickel sulphate supply chain and the operating costs associated with the production.
- Plant-by-plant benchmarking analysis comparing production volumes, composition, and operating cost breakdowns for multiple producers or projects.
Stay informed
- Access to tailored insights into key market themes and our global team of Wood Mackenzie analysts.
Wood Mackenzie's Nickel Product Suite enables a number of key workflows including:
- Gather accurate market intel on the nickel ore market, mining assets, companies and countries.
- Screen, identify and assess potential assets or companies for acquisition.
- Conduct valuation appraisal, financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis.
- Benchmark against industry peers and develop strategies to improve competitive positioning.
- Analyse cost structures and resource allocation to inform strategic planning and enhance overall business strategies.
Why choose WoodMac's Nickel Product Suite?
People: Our global team of experts has modelled hundreds of scenarios to provide comprehensive analyses of the metals and mined commodities sectors while integrating coverage of the energy ‘decarbonisation’ story.
Integrated: Our integrated analysis takes a unique approach, providing a comprehensive overview of the interdependencies between battery raw materials, and base metal commodities.
Granularity: Built from the bottom up, access asset-level data through our portal and tools.
Industry-standard methodology: Our C1, C2, and C3 mine cost methodology has been established as the global industry standard, entrenched in the workflows of the world’s leading financial institutions and mining corporations.
Breadth: Our market outlooks offer insights into global and regional market fundamentals, providing a comprehensive understanding of the market landscape.
Transparency: Analysis and commentary on supply, demand and price fundamentals to help you answer complex questions on nickel markets' production, consumption and trade.
Frequently asked questions
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions you may have on Nickel Product Suite. If you have any other questions, get in touch.
Designed for a diverse range of professionals and organisations in the nickel mining industry seeking reliable data, analysis, insights, and tools to navigate the complexities of the landscape.
This includes nickel mine owners and operators, stainless steel producers, electric vehicle producers, commercial strategists, investors and market analysts.
Access to accurate and reliable market analysis is crucial in remaining competitive amid global economic uncertainties, we provide you with detailed insights into supply, demand, trade flows, and price trends, enabling you to anticipate market movements and make informed strategic decisions.
Our framework is based on an integrated analysis of mining and metals’ interdependencies across energy and natural resources sectors to give you the most comprehensive knowledge you need to succeed.
Our Nickel Product Suite provides individual asset reports and tools, including cost curves and models for assessing potential opportunities. Use it to:
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Identify mines, smelters, and refineries, understand their probability of development, and forecast production.
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Quantify the impact of electrification on market dynamics and the price outlook.
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Benchmarking against competitors to optimise costs and margins.
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Stress test with scenario modelling capabilities under Wood Mackenzie’s base case and energy transition scenarios to assess business resilience and optimise planning and investment strategies.
Get in touch
Explore the role of nickel in the energy transition, understand the nuances and anticipate industry developments throughout the entire nickel value chain. Speak to an industry expert today to guide you through which aspects of our product suite work best for you.
