Indonesia emerged in the energy transition space as a key player after imposing an export ban on unprocessed nickel ore in 2020, attracting critical investments to develop downstream processing capabilities to produce nickel matte and mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) - both expected to become mainstream raw materials for battery grade nickel sulfate production.
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Register NowWith the country expected to make up nearly half of global primary nickel output in the coming years, progress on Indonesian projects is becoming a key focus for the battery markets, though some continue to weigh between cheaper costs and ESG considerations.