The nickel ore market was relatively quiet yesterday, with prices holding steady. A prevailing wait-and-see sentiment dampened procurement enthusiasm among smelters. Increased rainfall in multiple areas of the Philippines' Surigao mining region is expected to cause some delays in loading and shipments. Downstream nickel pig iron prices remained under pressure, limiting smelters' willingness to accept high-priced raw ore.SHFE nickel prices edged higher with some volatility yesterday. Spot trading of refined nickel was relatively active overall. As Indonesia's Eternal nickel began flowing into the domestic market, spot premiums and discounts for various brands generally stabilized with minor adjustments. Cost-side support remains firm, and nickel prices are expected to continue fluctuating within a range in the short term.