Welcome to INSG
The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) is an
autonomous, intergovernmental organization established in 1990
and located in Lisbon, Portugal. Membership comprises
nickel producing, using and trading countries.
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Members
As an intergovernmental organization, INSG's members are
governments of nickel producing, consuming and
trading countries or other intergovernmental organizations
responsible for implementing international agreements.
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What is Nickel?
Nickel (symbol Ni, atomic weight 58.71,
atomic number 28) is a lustrous, silvery-white metal
discovered in 1751. It has a melting point of 1453° C,
relatively low thermal and electrical conductivities,
high resistance to corrosion and oxidation, excellent
strength and toughness at elevated temperatures,
and is capable of being magnetized.
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Publications
The main objectives of the Study Group are:
to collect and publish improved statistics on nickel markets
including production, consumption, trade, stocks, prices and
other statistics such as recycling. The Study Group produces
a monthly bulletin on World Nickel Statistics and
an annual World Directory of Nickel Production Facilities.
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