International Nickel Study Group
The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) is an
autonomous, intergovernmental organization established in 1990. Membership comprises
nickel producing, consuming and trading countries. The INSG has no provision for market
stabilization activities or market intervention of any kind. It has no formal connections
with any other international organizations, whether intergovernmental or private sector.
The main objectives of the Group are:
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to collect and publish improved statistics on nickel markets (including production,
consumption, trade, stocks, prices and other statistics such as recycling)
[publications];
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to publish other information on nickel, such as data
on industry facilities and environmental regulations
[publications];
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to provide a forum for discussions on nickel issues of interest to nickel producing and
consuming countries and their industries, including environmental issues;
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to undertake economic analysis of nickel markets and related topics.
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INSG Activities
The INSG initially concentrated on statistics, including the production of a monthly
bulletin on World Nickel Statistics. It also publishes a
World Directory of Nickel Production Facilities.
Other outputs, which generally are available to members only, include:
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a semi-annual, short-term forecast of nickel production, consumption
and the market balance;
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an annual review of new developments in nickel mining, smelting and
refining as well as closures.
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an annual compilation of existing or proposed regulations regarding
environmental, health and safety concerning nickel.
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Meetings
The International Nickel Study Group meets
twice a year in April and October, usually in
Lisbon, Portugal.
All INSG meetings are private and open only to government and
industry representatives from member countries. Non-member countries with
significant interests in nickel are occasionally invited to observe INSG
meetings in order to encourage them to join. Permanent industry association
observers and invited observing organizations may also attend.
Contacts
INSG Contacts
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