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The Next Chapter of Indonesia’s ‘Downstreaming’ Agenda

The Next Chapter of Indonesia’s ‘Downstreaming’ Agenda

By Dimas Muhamad
Jakarta has made efforts maximize the benefits that it derives from its natural resources, but there is a lot more that could be done.

Indonesia To Improve Supervision of Commodities Sector, Official Says

Indonesia To Improve Supervision of Commodities Sector, Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta plans to review the U.S. Department of Labor's claim of forced labor by Chinese majority-owned nickel mining and processing firms.
US Forced Labor Ruling on Indonesian Nickel Could Backfire

US Forced Labor Ruling on Indonesian Nickel Could Backfire

By Cullen Hendrix
The Department of Labor's recent forced labor determination could push Jakarta into further dependence on China and Chinese firms.

Why Indonesia’s Antam Wants to Acquire a Chinese Nickel Smelter

Why Indonesia’s Antam Wants to Acquire a Chinese Nickel Smelter

By James Guild
Jakarta has successfully encouraged foreign firms to invest in nickel processing facilities in the country. Now its own firms are looking for a greater piece of the action.

Booming Indonesian Nickel Industry Faces Challenges Ahead

Booming Indonesian Nickel Industry Faces Challenges Ahead

By Nugroho Adi Sasongko
The world's largest nickel producer will have to manage its global trading strategies while addressing concerns over the environment at home.

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Indonesia’s Massive Metals Build-out Is Felling the Forest for Batteries

Indonesia’s Massive Metals Build-out Is Felling the Forest for Batteries

By Victoria Milko, Ed Davey, and Camille Fassett
Where developers build Indonesia’s vast nickel-processing plants, surrounding forest disappears twice as fast: “The damage to the environment is devastating.”

Cancellation of Nickel Investments Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Indonesia

Cancellation of Nickel Investments Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Indonesia

By Krista Shennum
The government's break-neck drive to exploit its nickel deposits should not come at the expense of human rights and the environment.
Another Trade War? Escalating Friction in Indonesia-EU Relations

Another Trade War? Escalating Friction in Indonesia-EU Relations

By Michio Ueda
The discord between Indonesia and the EU over nickel and deforestation issues reflect broader challenges facing the global order. 

Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says

Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A Tesla investment would be a significant vote of confidence in Jakarta's ambition of becoming an EV production powerhouse.

Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia

Why the Indonesian State Took Majority Ownership of PT Vale Indonesia

By James Guild
There has long been a desire in certain quarters to eventually move ownership of foreign-owned and operated mines back into Indonesian hands.

Indonesia Police to Charge 2 Chinese Nationals in Furnace Explosion at Nickel Plant on Sulawesi

Indonesia Police to Charge 2 Chinese Nationals in Furnace Explosion at Nickel Plant on Sulawesi

By Mohammad Taufan
21 people died in the explosion at PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, and Indonesia is holding two Chinese supervisors criminally liable.
How Indonesia Can Win the Global Race on Critical Minerals

How Indonesia Can Win the Global Race on Critical Minerals

By Brurce Mecca and Azhania N. Siswadi
The country has taken the first steps, but needs a more comprehensive strategy for capitalizing on its abundant natural resource endowment.

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