Indonesia is squeezing supplies of nickel ore to protect smaller local miners as the market for the battery metal endures a prolonged slump, according to Eramet SA.
Top thermal coal exporter Indonesia, one of the world's largest carbon emitters, is aiming to reduce coal-fired power to 33% in its energy mix by 2040 and increase the share of renewable energy production to 42%
Türkiye, holding approximately 73% of the world’s boron reserves, continues to dominate in the production and sale of this “fuel of the future.” In 2023, Türkiye’s boron exports surpassed $1 billion.
In September 2025, the Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) will make the landmark move to South Australia for the first time in the event’s history.
The latest report published by the World Metal Statistics Bureau (WBMS) shows that in September 2024, the global refined nickel production was 287,896 tons, the consumption was 285,062 tons, and the supply surplus was 2,834 tons.