Norilsk Nickel reduced nickel production by 10% to 46,639 thousand tonnes in 3M 2021. Copper production decreased by 21% to 91,292 thousand tonnes. Production of palladium and platinum increased by 40% and 23% to 766 thousand ounces and 184 thousand ounces, respectively. The decrease in nickel and copper production was due to temporary suspension of Oktyabrsky and Taimyrsky mines, as well as Norilsk Concentrator and scheduled closure of metallurgical shop at Kola MMC.