Norilsk Nickel to produce 220,000–230,000 tns of nickel in 2021

MOSCOW, Dec 1 (PRIME) -- Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel plans to produce 220,000–230,000 tonnes of nickel and 105–111 tonnes of platinoids in 2021, the company said in a presentation on Tuesday.

In 2020, nickel production is expected at 225,000–235,000 tonnes and platinoid production at 103–106 tonnes.

In 2022–2023, nickel production may amount to 215,000–225,000 tonnes annually and platinoid production is seen at 100–110 tonnes.

Copper production may amount to 390,000–410,000 tonnes in 2021 compared to 420,000–440,000 tonnes expected in 2020. In 2022–2023, annual copper production is projected at 380,000–410,000 tonnes.

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