The recent nickel ore prices remain firm, with a mine in the Tawi-Tawi region of the Philippines completing a 1.3% FOB $33.5 transaction to Indonesia. While losses at downstream NPI plants have slightly narrowed, their raw material purchasing remains cautious. In Indonesia, the second round of March domestic pricing has been released, with benchmark prices rising by $0.51. As the rainy season in the Surigao mining region of the Philippines nears its end, supply capacity is gradually recovering, leading to market expectations of a potential decline in nickel ore prices.Refined nickel spot transactions performed poorly yesterday, with minor adjustments in spot premiums and discounts across brands. Jinchuan's electrolytic nickel saw a more pronounced price increase due to higher ex-factory premiums over SHFE nickel.