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Indonesian Experts Warn Nickel Reserves Are Depleting Faster Than Expected

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 4
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Experts in Indonesia warned that the country's nickel processing boom is outpacing its reserves, with warnings of depletion within a decade. The Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) urged the government to shift from supporting prices to preserving the longevity of the nation's ore reserves. The nation continues to import nickel from the Philippines.

From thejakartapost.com

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The warnings highlight that Indonesia's industrial chain remains stuck at the intermediate product stage, failing to capture full potential value from the strategic resource. The critique suggests that current production policies may not sustain the long-term availability of nickel ore.

From thejakartapost.com

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  • Ministry of Energy and Mineral ResourcesSpeculative

    The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources might face pressure to change resource management strategies due to expert critiques.

  • Freeport-McMoRanSpeculative

    Freeport-McMoRan could see mining operations impacted by falling nickel benchmark prices and reserve depletion risks.

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