The nickel ore market maintained quiet, with prices holding steady. In Indonesia, the arrival of the rainy season is expected to reduce nickel ore supply. However, production cut plans by some nickel pig iron (NPI) plants are likely to limit significant movement in domestic ore premiums, which are anticipated to remain largely unchanged.SHFE nickel prices rebounded again yesterday. Spot trading for refined nickel was lackluster. Spot availability of Jinchuan resources remained tight in the trade channel, with traders cautious about procuring material at high premiums. In contrast, the manufacturer's direct supply to downstream consumers saw solid order fulfillment. Consequently, spot premiums for Jinchuan nickel continued to rise, while premiums and discounts for other brands remained generally stable overall.