: Buying shares in major producers—such as Nornickel (Russia), or companies operating in Indonesia and the Philippines —provides exposure to the nickel industry. Demand is increasingly driven by the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market.
: High-purity products (99.8% nickel or above). These include electrolytic cathodes , pellets , briquettes , and powders . It is the preferred form for specialized alloys and high-end battery production.
Industrial buyers typically purchase nickel based on its purity and form, which are categorized into two main classes:
