Indonesia's parliament expects to complete rules for the planned strategic mineral and commodity exchange in 2026, ahead of a January 2027 operational launch.
Indonesia is tightening its nickel policy across five dimensions, reinforcing state control over mineral resources and deepening downstream processing, according to a policy review covering steps from the 2009 export-ban principle to 2026 quota and tax restrictions.
Indonesia plans selective additional nickel quotas for 2026 while a miner association expects production to remain elevated.
After trial production, all production indicators met expected targets. The lines significantly increase roasted ore supply capacity while effectively reducing unit energy consumption and material costs.
Indonesia's newly approved additional nickel ore quotas are weighing on nickel prices, which remain range-bound near the bottom.
Canada has approved the Crawford nickel project in Ontario, which is expected to permanently sequester up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Indonesia's ESDM denied approving an additional 25 million tonnes production quota for Weda Bay Nickel, but said the export issue blocked by element (LTJ) content disputes has been resolved; shipments to resume on August 7 or 10.
Walsin Lihwa said in an earnings call that Indonesia's RKAB approval quotas have been tightened.
Indonesia's Weda Bay nickel mine plans to add 25 million tonnes to its RKAB quota.
PT Vale Indonesia's Q2 nickel matte production rose, supported by commissioning of Furnace No. 3.
Indonesia plans new commodity export regulations, tightening oversight of nickel and coal trade.
The Indonesian President's commodity export plan faces internal policy divergence.
According to Mysteel research, Indonesia's Weda Bay Nickel (WBN) has been approved for an additional RKAB quota of approximately 25 million wet metric tons for H2 2026, bringing its total annual quota to about 37 million mt.
Indonesia plans to increase quotas for large mines, putting pressure on nickel prices.
Weda Bay Nickel has been granted an additional nickel ore quota, raising its total 2026 quota to approximately 37 million tonnes.
The project is jointly invested by Lygend Resources and an Indonesian partner on Obi Island, Indonesia, with 12 production lines and an annual designed capacity of 185,000 tonnes of nickel contained in ferronickel.
Quebec government extends Dumont nickel project decree to 2031; project advances toward final investment decision.
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister denied that multiple nickel companies are operating in the Raja Ampat Islands, stating that only state-owned enterprises hold permits.