Demand for nickel: How the race for energy supply impacts the poor
Nickel is a chemical element essential for the transition to “green” energy. However, its extraction is often associated with environmental issues, as recently highlighted in...
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Indonesia launches SIMBARA system to enhance nickel and tin tracking and accountability
Indonesia has launched the SIMBARA online system to track the movement of nickel and tin from mines to domestic processing facilities, aiming to enhance accountability...
Indonesia unveils $3.67 billion copper smelter in Gresik
Coordinating Minister of Economy Airlangga Hartarto, Investment Minister/Head of Investment Coordination Agency BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia, and PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) President Director Tony Wenas have...
German chemical giant BASF and French miner Eramet withdraw from Indonesia nickel project amid indigenous concerns
On June 24, BASF and Eramet announced their decision to cancel a major green energy project in Indonesia, citing concerns over its impact on one...
Indonesia: Navigating economic growth, mineral wealth and sustainable development
Indonesia finds itself at a pivotal juncture, balancing significant economic growth driven by mineral exports—particularly nickel and coal—with the urgent need to address environmental challenges...
Tackling land conflicts in Indonesia’s mining sector through comprehensive ESG practices
Indonesia’s mining sector, rich in natural resources, has become a global focal point, attracting significant economic interest. However, this boom has brought to light a...
Indonesia’s nickel industry: Navigating global demand and sustainability
“We’ve received significant interest,” Werner informed Reuters. “We’re not under pressure to decide hastily.” Indonesia has risen as a dominant force in the supply chain,...
Charting the path to sustainability: Indonesia’s nickel industry
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s vision to position Indonesia as a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production has thrust the nation’s mining commodities, particularly...
EcoPro Group boosts investment in Indonesian nickel amidst potential US trade deal
South Korea’s EcoPro Group, a major player in electric vehicle (EV) battery materials, is boosting its investment in Indonesia to ensure a stable supply of...
Challenges persist with Indonesian nickel ore quotas and demand
Industry insiders express frustration over the limitations and allocations imposed on nickel ore quotas in Indonesia, hindering the efficient flow of approved ores due to...
