How much nickel does New Caledonia produce?
New Caledonia is the 4th largest producer of nickel: 140,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.6% of the world's 3.9 million tonnes (USGS MCS).
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New Caledonia's nickel production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 140,000 tonnes | 3.6% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
The nickel price New Caledonia sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, was $16,324/t in September 2026, up 8% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 28% a year, calmer in 74% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Nickel price history.
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