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Nickel prices have spiked sharply after Indonesia, the world's dominant producer, approved a new tax on outbound shipments of the critical battery metal. This immediate market reaction underscores the immense leverage Indonesia holds over global supply chains, where its nickel is essential for electric vehicle batterie...
Indonesia is increasing its benchmark price for nickel ore, a move that directly escalates costs for the nation's critical processing sector. This adjustment comes at a time when local smelters are already grappling with heightened operational expenses linked to broader geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in ...