IGF Mining

Indonesia’s role in global nickel market supply is expanding rapidly.

Policy shifts, including export restrictions on raw nickel ore, have driven a surge in domestic processing and strengthened downstream value addition.

Today, Indonesia produces over half of the world’s mined nickel and around three‑quarters of global nickel pig iron (NPI) and mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) output, making it the world’s dominant supplier of stainless‑steel and battery‑grade nickel intermediates.

What does this mean for global markets, governance, and responsible mining?

The latest in our series of country profiles explores the opportunities and the risks.

🔎 https://www.igfmining.org/resource/country-profile-factsheets/

📢 We're pleased to welcome Daniel Hill as the new Chair of our Executive Committee.

Daniel has spent his career working at the intersection of mining, economics, and international cooperation, helping governments make sure that natural resource wealth works for everyone.

"Canada brings a uniquely balanced perspective—as both a major mineral producer and a recent G7 leader shaping global priorities. Daniel brings this dual expertise.

"His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening IGF’s support to its member countries, and in advancing our mission and to help governments turn their mineral wealth into lasting benefits for people and communities," said Isabelle Ramdoo, IGF Director.

We look forward to working closely with Daniel and the rest of the Executive Committee as we continue to strengthen mining governance worldwide. 🌍

Did you know that nickel is in your phone, your kitchen, and your electric car? Or that one country now produces nearly 60% of the world's supply? 🔩

Indonesia's rise from 9% to 59% of global nickel production in just a decade is one of the most dramatic shifts in any critical minerals market. And with battery demand set to surge, nickel is only going to become more important.

The IGF's new commodity profile on nickel breaks down the full picture — from geology and mining to trade, pricing, recycling, and the environmental footprint of different production routes.

👉 Read it now: https://www.igfmining.org/resource/commodity-profile-factsheets