ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION SITUATION OF NICKEL RESOURCES IN QINGHAI PROVINCE

The world's nickel resources occur in three types:lateritic nickel, nickel sulfide and nickel-manganese nodules on the ocean floor. The nickel reserve of China, dominated by nickel sulfide type, comes ninth in the world. The northwest region of China is the main production place for nickel sulfide resources. In recent years, with the discovery of the Xiarihamu super-large Cu-Ni sulfide deposit and other deposits/occurrences with great metallogenic potential in Qinghai Province, the subsequent Cu-Ni resources development within the province will be hopefully realized. The analysis on nickel resources distribution, exploration and development in Qinghai and the global nickel supply-demand changes would provide reference for the country's nickel investment, exploitation and management.