Nickel Drops Nearly $900 Investing News Network Oct. 16, 2012 11:40AM PST Base Metals Investing CNCBC reported nickel prices fell about $900 from $17,905 to $17,010. CNCBC reported nickel prices fell about $900 from $17,905 to $17,010. As quoted in the market news: Nickel was at $17,010 from $17,905. Click here to read the full CNBC report.