Who we are
The International Nickel Study Group is an autonomous, intergovernmental organization
established in 1990. Membership comprises nickel producing, consuming and trading countries.
The Study Group provides a unique forum for governments and industry to meet and
exchange information on statistical, environmental and economic matters relating
to nickel.
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Member countries
As the INSG is an intergovernmental organization, its 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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