#Nickel
Indonesia should rethink nickel downstreaming due to tiny EV sector’s absorption: Study
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to create a world-class electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem may fall short of absorbing its rapidly expanding nickel production, with new research suggesting the government to adopt a “dual-track downstreaming strategy that balances EV development with a stronger push into metallurgical industries.
Indonesian downstream strategy strains spur shift to Philippine nickel ore
Indonesia’s nickel industry is increasingly importing ore from the Philippines to keep its expanding network of smelters operating, a development industry players say signals structural strain in the country’s downstream industrialization agenda.
Neo Energy prepares IPO as Gotion High-Tech reported to join as strategic partner
Nickel and battery materials company PT Anugrah Neo Energy Materials (ANEM) is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) by the end of this year amidst market rumors that the company has begun the Pre-Deal Investor Education (PDIE) process ahead of its public listing.
Forest task force uncovers mining violations in Morowali
The government’s Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH) has uncovered multiple mining operations encroaching into protected forest areas during an inspection at PT Bumi Morowali Utara (BMU) in Bungku Pesisir District, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Pam Mineral shares surge 278 percent in 2025, profit doubles amid regulatory challenges
Shares of nickel miner PT PAM Mineral (NICL) have skyrocketed by 278.85 percent year to date (ytd) in 2025, with Tuesday’s, November 4, 2025 trading session exposing the stock climbed by another 2.07 percent to Rp985, pushing its market capitalization to Rp10.48 trillion (US$1.2 trillion).
Nickel boom tarnished by widespread abuses, pollution, and coal reliance: Report
Indonesia’s booming nickel industry, a cornerstone of the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, is mired in widespread human rights abuses, environmental destruction, and coal dependence that undermine global climate goals, according to a new report by Climate Rights International (CRI) released on Thursday, October16, 2025.
Antam targets US$6 billion nickel downstream, EV battery ecosystem in Indonesia
State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) has unveiled an ambitious plan to spearhead Indonesia’s nickel downstream industry and establish a complete electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem.
China commits US$250 B to green investment, Indonesia is key hub
Indonesia is now a leading destination for Chinese green investment, particularly in nickel, precursor materials, and solar panel manufacturing, making it a key part of the global green industry value chain, according to the Net Zero Industry Policy Lab's report, “China’s Green Leap Outward.”
Jatam questions task force's effectiveness on forest destruction, mining injustices
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has quesioned the effectiveness of the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) in preventing forest destruction and mining injustices faced by communities despite claim of successful reclamation by the government.
Government seizes nickel mining sites in N. Maluku, SE Sulawesi for permit violations
Government-sanctioned Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) has seized hundreds of hectares of nickel mining concessions in North Maluku and Southeast Sulawesi over alleged permit violations, officials have announced.
Government allows Gag Nickel mine to resume operations for environmental audit
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has confirmed that nickel mining activities at PT Gag Nikel in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, have resumed this month not as a return to full operations, but as part of a comprehensive environmental audit.
Danantara eyes investment in Vale’s HPAL smelter projects
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth agency, BPI Danantara, is exploring potential investment in mining company PT Vale Indonesia’s (INCO) high-profile smelter projects.