#Nickel
Walhi to release counter-documentary against mining narrative located in South Halmahera
The Indonesian Environment Forum (Walhi) is producing a counter-documentary in response to a recent film, which the environmental watchdog says fails to fully represent the reality of local communities living near mining operations.
Danantara, GEM Limited, Vale Indonesia ink US$1.42 B deal for nickel smelter
Indonesian investment firm Danantara, through its subsidiary Danantara Investment Management, has signed a US$1.42 billion (Rp23.29 trillion) partnership with GEM Limited and PT Vale Indonesia (INCO) to build a High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) smelter with an annual capacity of 66,000 tons of nickel.
Nickel industry in uncertainty as work plan, budget reduced to one year
Indonesian nickel industry is once again dealing with challenges after the government decided to reduce the mineral and coal production period under the government-approved Work Plans and Budgets (RKAB) from the previously three years, to one year.
Indonesia to offer incentives for nickel-based EV batteries to compete with LFP
The government will provide incentives to boost the development of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, aimed at making their prices competitive with the currently much cheaper Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Investors push for multi-year framework to back long-term nickel industry growth
Foreign and domestic investors ask the government to overhaul its current Work Plan and Budget (RKB) policy by introducing a stable, multi-year framework to support long-term investment in the country’s nickel industry.
Indonesia’s nickel industry needs sustainable financing: Securities advisor
The development of Indonesia’s nickel sector must be accompanied by sustainable and innovative financial support if it is to meet future demand and remain competitive in the global market, said a Securities advisor.
Harita Nickel launches tailing recycling project to reduce waste, boost efficiency
PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (Harita Nickel) is taking measures to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency by launching a pilot project aimed at recycling tailings (SHP) from its nickel processing operations.
Indonesia accelerates EV battery industry with US$5.9 B integrated nickel project
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, is stepping up efforts to optimize the country’s strategic mineral potential to fuel the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry.
Indonesia invites U.S. investment in critical minerals for battery ecosystem collaboration
Indonesia has signaled an interest in working with the United States on critical mineral supply chains, but on condition that the investment must flow into the country.
Govt asked to evaluate nat’l nickel industry structure to tackle oversupply, crisis
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has called for urgent control over production and the implementation of national Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, following growing concerns over the structural oversupply of nickel that is putting downward pressure on prices and harming upstream industry players.
U.S. shows interest in advancing partnerships in critical minerals sector: Airlangga
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the United States has expressed strong interests in Indonesia’s critical minerals sector in view of the country’s vast reserves of the currently most sought-after industrial commodity.
Government still reviews controversial mining activities on small islands
The government has yet to reach a final decision regarding the polemic over mining activities on small islands, particularly in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, where public concern over environmental degradation continues to grow.