Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference 2026

Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference 2026 Indonesia’s Leading Mining Event ⛏️
🗓️ June 3-5 2026
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia

30/06/2026

AI, EVs, and Energy Storage Drive the Next Wave of Cobalt Demand

At ICM 2026, Dinah McLeod, Director General of the Cobalt Institute, highlighted the growing demand outlook for cobalt across multiple industries.

According to the session, global cobalt demand increased by 15% year-on-year in 2025, driven not only by electric vehicles and portable electronics, but also by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and energy storage systems. As more data centers are built to support AI applications, demand for battery materials continues to grow.

Combined with ongoing production controls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rising demand is expected to further tighten the global cobalt market in the years ahead.

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29/06/2026

Cobalt Supply Tightens as DRC Production Controls Alter Market Balance

At ICM 2026, Dinah McLeod, Director General of the Cobalt Institute, shared her perspective on how production controls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reshaping the global cobalt market.

According to the session, while cobalt production remains strong in the DRC and other producing regions, the introduction of DRC production quotas has significantly reduced the amount of cobalt available to the market.

The discussion highlighted that, despite continued mine output, the market is now facing an effective supply deficit, with DRC production controls expected to remain in place over the next few years, potentially keeping cobalt availability tight.

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29/06/2026

DRC Supply Controls Elevate Indonesia's Role in Global Cobalt

At ICM 2026, Dinah McLeod, Director General of the Cobalt Institute, discussed how recent supply controls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reshaping the global cobalt market.

According to the session, while the DRC remains the world's dominant cobalt producer, export restrictions and quota measures have significantly increased Indonesia’s importance as an alternative source of supply.

The discussion highlighted that the global cobalt market is becoming more balanced, with supply increasingly distributed across the DRC, Indonesia, and the rest of the world, reinforcing Indonesia’s growing strategic role in the global battery materials supply chain.

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29/06/2026

From Challenger to Powerhouse: Indonesia's Expanding Role in Global Cobalt

At ICM 2026, Dinah McLeod, Director General of the Cobalt Institute, shared her perspective on Indonesia’s rapidly growing role in the global cobalt supply chain.

For decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has remained the world's largest source of cobalt, accounting for more than 70% of global supply. However, Indonesia has emerged as the world's second-largest cobalt producer, transforming the market into what she described as a "two-country race."

The session also highlighted that Indonesia now contributes more cobalt supply than the rest of the world combined, excluding the DRC, underscoring its growing strategic importance in the global battery materials industry.

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26/06/2026

80–90 Million Tonne Ore Deficit Forces Nickel Smelters to Scale Back Operations

At ICM 2026, Arif Perdana Kusumah, Chairman of the Forum Industri Nickel Indonesia (FINI), shared how Indonesia’s tightening nickel ore supply is already affecting smelter operations.

According to the session, the estimated 80–90 million tonne ore deficit is no longer a future projection but a challenge already impacting production. Rather than shutting down completely, many smelter operators are reducing output to keep their furnaces running, as restarting an RKEF furnace is both costly and time-consuming.

Across the WDXRF industry, utilization has reportedly declined from 84% to 76%, while several production lines in South and Central Sulawesi have shifted to idle mode, operating at less than 50% capacity to maintain furnace temperatures.

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25/06/2026

Global EV Adoption Remains on an Upward Trajectory

At ICM 2026, Dinah McLeod, Director General of the Cobalt Institute, challenged one of the common narratives surrounding the EV market.

According to the session, the idea that electric vehicle demand is declining does not reflect the broader global trend. Looking at growth from 2024 to 2025, EV adoption continued to expand across most major markets despite ongoing economic and market headwinds.

As EV adoption continues to rise, demand for batteries and cobalt-containing battery chemistries is expected to remain an important part of the long-term transition.

The headline may change, but the direction of the market continues moving forward.

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24/06/2026

LME Expands Access as More Indonesian Nickel Brands Join the Global Market

At ICM 2026, Edric Koh, Head of Corporate Sales, Asia at the London Metal Exchange (LME), shared insights into how liquidity and global market access continue to shape the metals industry.

With more than 800,000 contracts traded daily across the exchange and approximately 80,000 nickel contracts traded each day, LME facilitates trading volumes equivalent to nearly 500,000 tonnes of nickel changing hands daily, highlighting the scale of global market participation.

The session also highlighted Indonesia’s growing role within the exchange ecosystem. In 2025, two new Indonesian nickel brands were approved by LME, with additional opportunities emerging across nickel, aluminum, and other mineral sectors.

As Indonesia continues expanding its global presence, exchange access and international market integration may become increasingly important.

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24/06/2026

Wisely Apply Policy Tools to Maintain a Reasonable Nickel Price

At ICM 2026, Septian Hario Seto, Member of the National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia, shared his perspective on the importance of balancing production growth with long-term market stability.

According to the session, Indonesia currently accounts for around 65% of global nickel production and approximately 64% of global smelting capacity, creating a significant influence on market supply.

The discussion highlighted that production control is not only about limiting output, but also about protecting value creation and avoiding oversupply that could weaken nickel prices. Without effective supply management, the industry could face what was described as the largest surplus in nickel market history in 2026.

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23/06/2026

The Next Generation of Nickel Supply Could Come from Low-Grade Deposits

At ICM 2026, Mark Selby, CEO & Director at Canada Nickel Company, shared his perspective on where future nickel supply may come from and how sustainability could become a competitive advantage.

According to Mark, the next wave of large-scale nickel supply may increasingly come from low-grade ultramafic deposits, supported by advances in project economics and resource potential.

Beyond resource scale, the discussion highlighted two key advantages: access to low-carbon, low-cost energy and the potential for carbon storage. Through its flagship Crawford project, Canada Nickel estimates the ability to store up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, supporting a pathway toward a negative carbon footprint.

As the industry continues to evolve, future nickel growth may not only depend on volume, but also on how sustainably it can be produced.

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23/06/2026

LFP's 20–25% Cost Advantage over NCM, Together with Technological Progress, Is Driving Its Growing Market Share

At ICM 2026, Denis Sharypin, Strategic Marketing Director at Norilsk Nickel, shared his perspective on the changing competitive dynamics across battery technologies.

According to the session, continuous improvements in LFP battery technology, particularly in safety, energy efficiency, and system design, have significantly narrowed the performance gap with NCM batteries.

While NCM continues to maintain advantages in energy capacity, LFP’s estimated 20–25% cost advantage remains a strong driver behind its growing market share.

As battery technologies continue to evolve, competition is increasingly being shaped not only by performance, but also by economics and scalability.

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