MMC Norilsk Nickel Group's entities in 9 months. 2020, the Group's entities increased nickel production by 0.5% to 167.8 thousand tonnes. Copper output was down 4% to 358.6 thousand tonnes. Palladium and platinum output was down 9% and 7% to 2.053 million ounces and 0.513 million ounces, respectively.