Indonesia's nickel output cuts insufficient to spur sustainable production

Indonesia's government is restricting nickel production to raise prices, but sustainable refining for battery materials requires tackling the coal dependence that powers the industry.

First covered Aug 24, 2026 · 3:40 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d Climate Home News Indonesia’s nickel production cuts are not enough to create a sustainable industry — The government is restricting nickel production to push up prices but producing more sustainable nickel for a premium requires addressing the industry's coal…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#13) · 2026-08-25 (#12)

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