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The 4th Nickel Producers, Processors, and Buyers Conference


The future of global energy and transportation hinges on nickel, making its market performance and supply chain resilience more critical now than ever. As electric vehicles boom and the world demands sustainable materials, the nickel industry faces unprecedented volatility, from challenging price dynamics and complex supply chain issues to the urgent imperative for sustainable practices and responsible investment.

At this pivotal moment, Indonesia stands at the epicenter, commanding a leading position in global nickel production. To navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, secure your position, and understand the strategic direction shaping the future, you need the most current insights and critical connections. Waiting is not an option when the market is this dynamic.

The 4th Nickel Producers, Processors, and Buyers Conference, returning for its highly anticipated 4th edition presented by Petromindo Group & CoalMetalAsia Magazine on August 4-5, 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, is the essential forum to gain this clarity.

This is not just a meeting; it's a strategic opportunity timed precisely to address the complexities and help you position your organization at the forefront of the nickel industry's next phase of growth and innovation.

Reasons to attend

The conference agenda will focus on crucial industry developments, including:

  • Hear from Leaders: Get insights directly from top government officials and company CEOs about the future strategy of the nickel industry and how they are handling current market challenges.
  • Understand the Market: Receive expert analysis on market trends, price changes, and forecasts, helping you navigate price ups and downs and understand Indonesia's global impact.
  • Learn About Sustainability (ESG): Discover what's needed to meet global sustainability standards, including reducing the carbon footprint and handling environmental and social issues.
  • Explore Battery Business: Find out about Indonesia's plans to build a full EV battery industry, including new plants for battery-grade nickel and the roadmap for the entire supply chain.
  • Connect and Network: Meet and build relationships with key decision-makers, potential partners, buyers, and investors from across the global nickel industry.
You should attend if you are:

This conference will draw a diverse audience, including:

  • Running Mining Companies: This includes top leaders like CEOs and Directors from companies that find and dig for nickel.
  • Managing Processing Plants: Heads of operations, technical teams, and commercial departments from facilities that turn nickel ore into usable products, including those using RKEF or HPAL methods.
  • Making EV Batteries or Electric Cars: Executives from companies that manufacture batteries, electric vehicles, and other cars that use nickel.
  • Buying or Selling Nickel: People who buy nickel metal or ore, traders, and experts who analyze commodity markets.
  • Providing Technology or Services: Companies that sell equipment for mining, processing technology, or digital solutions to the industry.
  • Investing in the Industry: Representatives from banks, financial firms, private equity, and investment funds looking at nickel projects.
  • Working in Government: Officials from ministries dealing with energy, mineral resources, investment, and related areas.
  • Handling Logistics & Transport: Specialists who manage moving nickel products and building supply chains.
  • Focused on Sustainability (ESG): Managers and leaders responsible for environmental, social, and governance issues, including those from certification bodies.
  • Legal & Consulting Experts: Lawyers and consultants specializing in mining and investment laws in Indonesia.
  • Leaders of Industry Groups: People heading industry associations and research organizations related to nickel.
Day One:
Setting the Stage, Market Dynamics & Foundations
08:00-08:45 Registration & Coffee
08:45-09:00 Welcome Remarks: Setting the Stage for Indonesia's Nickel Leadership
09:00-09:20 Keynote Address: Charting the Course for Indonesia's Nickel Strategy beyond 2025

  • Gain Executive Foresight: Hear directly from the Indonesian government on their overall strategy for managing nickel resources.
  • Understand key policy updates and their implications for mining, processing, and downstream development, especially concerning the EV battery sector.
  • Learn the nickel sector's crucial role in Indonesia's broader economic goals and energy transition targets.
09:20-10:30 CEO Panel Discussion: Leading Through the Downturn – Industry Strategies for Resilience and Growth
  • Explore how Indonesian nickel companies are navigating the current market environment, adapting to low nickel prices, and implementing cost reduction and operational efficiency strategies.
  • Understand their strategies for maintaining competitiveness and pursuing growth opportunities amidst market uncertainty.
  • Discuss current investment priorities and expansion plans.
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break & Networking
11:00-11:20 Global Market Realities: Navigating Oversupply and Price Volatility
  • Master Market Volatility: Get an in-depth analysis of the global nickel supply-demand balance.
  • Understand the significant impact of Indonesia's rapidly expanding production on international prices and traditional market dynamics.
  • Receive expert outlook and forecasts for nickel prices and overall market stability moving into 2026.
  • 11:20-12:00 Panel Discussion: Navigating the Nickel Price Storm and Market Stability

    • Further discussion on current oversupply and price challenges, focusing on the impact and effectiveness of government policies and industry supply controls like quotas and RKABs.
    • Examine Indonesia's role and strategies for market balance and reserve preservation
    12:00-13:00 Lunch Break & Networking
    13:00-13:20 Geopolitical Dynamics and Regional Supply Chains Discussion on the impact of geopolitical factors on the nickel industry and the development of regional supply chains, including potential alternatives and partnerships.
    13:20-13:40 Indonesia's First Nickel Sulfate Plant: A Milestone for the EV Battery Industry
    • Gain insights and experiences on the development and operation of Indonesia's pioneering nickel sulfate plant.
    • Understand its challenges, opportunities, and its significance for the EV battery market.
    13:40-14:00 Battery Grade Nickel: HPAL Development and its Role in the EV Supply Chain
    • Explore the development and future pipeline of High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) facilities in Indonesia and their critical role in producing battery-grade nickel products for the growing EV market.
    • Discuss technical and operational challenges in HPAL processing.)
    14:00-14:20 Leveraging Foreign Investment for Advanced Technology in Nickel Processing
    • Learn how international collaborations and investments contribute to adopting higher efficiency and more sustainable processing technologies in Indonesia.
    • Understand how this enhances competitiveness and value addition.
    14:20-14:40 Investment Perspective: What International Investors Look for in the Indonesian Nickel Sector
    • Connect with Capital: Gain insight into key criteria, risk assessment frameworks, and due diligence processes employed by international investors when evaluating opportunities in Indonesian nickel.
    • Provides an external view on investment attractiveness.
    14:40-15:40 Panel Discussion: Mastering Indonesia's Mining Regulatory Landscape – Stability, Compliance, and Risk
    • Understand the Regulatory Maze: Address the complexities of Indonesia's mining laws, regulations, recent amendments, and compliance requirements (operations, taxation, environment).
    • Navigate the legal risks for investors and operators and discuss strategies for improving governance and reducing uncertainty.
    15:40-16:00 Powering Indonesia's Nickel Smelters: PLN's Strategy for a Greener Grid
    • The session will detail its strategy for supplying sustainable power to Indonesian nickel smelters. The focus is on addressing the high carbon footprint of RKEF plants, integrating renewable energy like solar into the grid, and facilitating the industry's green transition through grid-level initiatives.
    16.00 End of day one
    Day Two:
    Value Chain Deep Dive, ESG, Technology, and the Future Outlook
    08:00-08:40 Registration & Coffee
    08:45-09:00 Welcome Remarks
    09:00-09:20 Keynote Address: Driving Investment in Indonesia's Downstream Mineral Sector

    • Unlock Downstream Opportunities: Hear the government's strategy for attracting domestic and foreign investment into nickel processing and related downstream industries.
    • Emphasis on value creation and job creation through downstream development.
    09:20-09:40 Accelerating Indonesia's EV Ecosystem: Roadmap, Development, and the Role of IBC
    • Outline Indonesia's vision and roadmap for a complete domestic EV battery supply chain and ecosystem.
    • Explore IBC’s crucial role, government targets, opportunities, and challenges in building this end-to-end value chain.)
    09:40-10:00 The EV Battery Market Outlook: Navigating Technology Shifts and Nickel Demand
    • An expert analysis of the global EV battery market and demand projections for nickel.
    • Understand the potential impact of evolving battery chemistries on demand for different classes of nickel.
    10:00-10:30 Coffee Break
    10:30-10:50 Global EV Market Growth: Implications for Future Nickel Supply Requirements

    • Explore the trajectory of the global electric vehicle market and forecasts for battery demand.
    • Identify the specific requirements and challenges for nickel supply in this rapidly evolving sector.
    10:50-11:10 Meeting Global ESG Requirements: Navigating Standards and Supply Chain Expectations
    • Navigate the ESG Mandate: Understand increasing global ESG requirements and standards (e.g., EU Battery Regulation, RMI, Nickel Institute activities).
    • Learn about their implications for Indonesian nickel producers and how to align with requirements for market access/finance.
    • Discuss the role of transparency and traceability.
    11:10-12:00 Lunch Break & Networking
    13:10-13:30 Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions for Nickel Smelters: Decarbonization Strategies
    • The session will discuss practical energy solutions for decarbonizing nickel processing. Learn how to reduce coal reliance for RKEF by integrating renewable energy (solar, hydro) directly into smelting operations and the strategies for implementing these green projects through industry partnerships.
    13:30-13:50 Nickel Processing Technology: Achieving Higher Efficiency Operations
    • Identify Technological Edge: Explore key advancements and operational strategies for significantly increasing efficiency in nickel processing.
    • Gain practical perspectives from technology providers on achieving optimal performance.
    13:50-14:10 Transforming Nickel Processing: Innovative and Sustainable Hydrometallurgy.
    • Delve into innovative and sustainable hydrometallurgy technology for processing various nickel ore types.
    • Discuss how this technology improves environmental performance and resource utilization, aligning with ESG considerations.
    14:10-14:30 The Potential of Nickel Recycling: A Circular Economy Approach
    • Discuss the growing importance of nickel recycling from end-of-life products, particularly EV batteries, as a potential future source of Class 1 nickel.
    • Explore challenges and opportunities in developing recycling infrastructure in Indonesia.
    14:30-14:50 Supply Chain Resilience: Addressing Logistics and Transportation Challenges
    • Address the inherent complexities and bottlenecks in transporting nickel products and strategies to build more resilient and efficient supply chains
    14:50-16:00 Panel Discussion: The Future Position of Nickel in the Global Energy Transition – Outlook 2030 and Beyond
    • Shape the Future: Synthesize key discussions, exploring nickel's indispensable role in supporting the global energy transition.
    • Delve into long-term demand drivers (EVs, renewables) and challenges/opportunities in meeting future supply needs, focusing on sourcing Class 1 nickel.
    • Examine the interplay of global policy frameworks, technological advancements, ESG considerations, and recycling initiatives.
    16.00 End of Day Two
    Day/Date

    August 4-5, 2025


    Investment
    Rp.6,500,000.*/participant
    *) Including presentation materials, standard agreements, regulations, bag, etc. *) Cancellation Fee : 7 days before the event : 80%
    Venue

    Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta


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