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Indonesia weighs nickel smelter freeze: what it means for Chinese investors

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Indonesia weighs nickel smelter moratorium amid global oversupply concerns

Indonesia is considering imposing a moratorium on new nickel smelters to address global overproduction and protect local industries, a move that could significantly disrupt Chinese investors who have poured massive investment into the country's metal industry and smelting operations. Nickel prices have fallen to year-to-date lows amid swelling global supply.

Oct 8, 2026·3 sourcesForeign direct investmentGlobal supply chainsCommodities, energy & critical mineralsIndustrial policyCritical minerals & resource security
Indonesia weighs nickel smelter moratorium amid global oversupply concerns
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