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.
Indonesia's RKAB quota policy has shown signals of easing, driving nickel and stainless steel futures higher.
Nornickel revises down its 2026 global nickel market surplus forecast.
Nickel prices surged in late trading last night, returning above 130,000 yuan/tonne, and continued to strengthen today, at one point gaining more than 2%.
South Africa's ARM has approved the Bokoni expansion and the restart of the Nkomati nickel mine.
Indonesian officials said the rare earth export policy has been clarified, with the ban applying only to single products; mineral exports without rare earths resumed on Sunday.
As Indonesia's high-grade laterite nickel ore resources continue to be depleted, the average ore grade keeps declining.
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry will map associated rare earth content in downstream nickel and copper products to resolve export barriers.
Harum Energy's Q2 net profit rose 208% quarter-on-quarter, with MHP sales reaching 21,000 tonnes.
The Indonesian government has clarified its rare earth export rules, and nickel and tin exports have resumed.
Indonesian government revokes operating permits of four mining companies over Raja Ampat nickel mining controversy.
Indonesia's nickel supply policy shift, combined with falling ore grades, is strengthening signs of tightening supply.
Canada has approved the Crawford Mine, the largest nickel mine in the Western world, moving it into the development phase.