In 2013, Norilsk Nickel reduced production of all metals, except copper

Norilsk Nickel, the largest world producer of nickel and palladium, has announced preliminary industrial results of its work in the 4th quarter of 2013 and in 2013.

In the 4th quarter of 2013, the nickel production made up almost 74 thousand tons that is by 1.5% more than in the 3rd quarter of 2013. On the whole, by results of 2013, the nickel production fell by 5% as compared with 2012 to 285 thousand tons due to following factors:

• Decrease in supply of nickel matte, made by Zapolyarny subsidiary, to the Kola mining and metallurgic plant;