Norilsk Nickel has sold more nickel products that it has produced

Reportedly, Norilsk Nickel produced 136k tons of nickel (international assets exclusive) and sold 138k tons of nickel products in the period from January to June 2010. Copper production and sales reached 185 and 167k tons respectively in 1H 2010.
An average selling price for Norilsk Nickel products reached $21.553k per 1 tons in 1H 2010 which is $341 more compared to LME (Сash settlement) in the corresponding period. Copper selling price reached $7.216k per 1 ton which is $86 more compared to LME.