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Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country and archipelago comprising more than 17 000 islands stretching between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The capital is Jakarta, located on the island of Java. With a population exceeding 270-million, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and the largest economy in Southeast Asia. The country operates as a presidential republic, with a directly elected president serving as both head of State and head of government. Indonesia is a member of the Group of Twenty (G20), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The economy is diverse, with key sectors including coal mining, liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, palm oil cultivation, manufacturing and services. Indonesia is one of the world's leading exporters of thermal coal and a significant producer of nickel, tin and other minerals. The rupiah is the national currency, issued by Bank Indonesia, the central bank. Major trading partners include Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore and Vietnam. Indonesia's strategic location along major shipping lanes and its abundant natural resources underpin its importance in regional and global trade. The country gained independence from the Netherlands in 1945, following centuries of colonial rule and Japanese occupation during the Second World War.

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Indonesia's aluminium and nickel expansion accelerates amid Gulf supply shock

Chinese-backed smelting capacity in Indonesia is surging as Gulf aluminium output slumps following the Iran war, with the 270 000 t/y Juwan plant reaching full capacity in January and the 500 000 t/y Adaro joint venture shipping its first exports last month; national plans point to over ten-million tonnes a year of new capacity in coming years. Separately, a new Beijing-backed investment vehicle, Guangyan International Investment Company, is set to support Chinese mining deals abroad, building on China's earlier transformation of Indonesia's nickel industry, even as PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry remains under a debt suspension amid ore shortages.

Itac keeps anti-dumping duties on Indonesian gypsum plasterboard

South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission has recommended maintaining a 34.6% anti-dumping duty on gypsum plasterboard imported from Indonesia, excluding PT Siam-Indo Gypsum Industry, alongside a 45% duty on Thai imports, following a sunset review that found expiry would likely cause renewed dumping and injury to the local industry.

Jaecoo J5 leads Indonesia's BEV SUV segment

Chery Group's Jaecoo J5 battery electric SUV, now also set for assembly at a new Pretoria plant, has led Indonesia's BEV SUV market from January to May while topping Thailand's SUV registrations for six consecutive months.

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Sibanye-Stillwater VP Chrome and Base Metals Babsie Crane.
Expansion plans pointing to 75% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s chrome volumes
16th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Chrome is a growing value contributor to the revenue base of Sibanye-Stillwater’s South Africa platinum group metals (PGM) portfolio, delivering margins, resilience and project support. Chrome has... 


Copper cathode
Indonesia's Amman Mineral aims to double copper cathode output in 2026
14th July 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia's PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, the main unit of Jakarta-listed PT Amman Mineral Internasional, aims to double its copper cathode output this year after it finished ramping up... 


Ore in truck
China expands strategic mineral toolkit with new investment firm
13th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

A new, Beijing-backed mining investment vehicle is aimed at bolstering China’s grip on overseas resources, as the country pushes back against US and European efforts to curb its dominance of the... 


Hydro employee at aluminium smelting operation
Aluminium supply shock revives long-idled Western smelters, Reuters says
10th July 2026 By: Reuters

The supply shock caused by the Iran war is sparking old Western aluminium smelters back into life. In the US, Magnitude 7 Metals is reactivating the New Madrid smelter in Missouri. 


Airbus expects a total global demand for 42 000 new airliners over the next 20 years
9th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global major aerospace group Airbus expects total air passenger traffic to grow at an annual rate of 3.9% over the next 20 years, driven by a global gross domestic product that would increase by... 


Itac maintains anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard from Thailand, Indonesia
8th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of... 


The J5
Jaecoo J5 added to the production list at Chery’s new Pretoria plant
3rd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Omoda & Jaecoo has confirmed that the Jaecoo J5 sports-utility vehicle (SUV) will be added to the assembly list at the Chery Group’s new South African plant in Pretoria. The Chery Group acquired... 


Gold nugget
Far East Gold independent board commitee rejects Xingye takeover offer
26th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Far East Gold's independent board committee has recommended that shareholders reject the unsolicited off-market takeover offer having been made by Hong Kong-based Xingye Gold. Xingye's... 


Coal import data from December 2025 to June 2026
Asia's thermal coal imports jump on China, Japan, S.Korea buying
26th June 2026 By: Reuters

Asia's imports of seaborne thermal coal are rebounding as China boosts purchases to compensate for soft domestic output and Japan and South Korea seek energy security amid the fallout from the... 


PT Gunbuster Nickel, in Indonesia
Major Indonesian nickel smelter enters court-ordered debt halt
25th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

One of Indonesia’s largest nickel smelters has been placed under a temporary debt suspension by a local court, as the Southeast Asian nation’s industry grapples with ore shortages and low metal... 


Nickel smelting
Indonesia has not yet set full-year 2026 nickel quota, ministry says
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia has not decided its nickel production quota for the entirety of 2026, the country's mining ministry said on Thursday, amid speculation that the quota would be increased. The government... 


Nickel Industries is invested in the Huayue nickel/cobalt HPAL project, in Indonesia
Australia's Nickel Industries secures more exposure key EV battery feedstock
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Nickel Industries has taken another significant step in its strategy to expand its exposure to the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, agreeing to invest $169-million for a 17.5%... 


Menar coal mine
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants, sources say
24th June 2026 By: Reuters

India is increasing the use of domestic fuel to more than 50% at power plants designed to run on imported coal, as the world's second-largest thermal coal importer seeks to curb costly overseas... 


Critical minerals ore
Orion CMC in advanced discussions for three Asian partnerships
23rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), a minerals investment group backed by the US government, is in advanced discussions to establish three new public-private partnerships in Asia as it... 


Pembroke coal exports
China's coking coal imports set to rise as Shanxi mine disaster hits supply, traders say
19th June 2026 By: Reuters

China's imports of coking coal, a steelmaking ingredient, are set to rise further this year after a fatal mine accident reduced domestic supply, traders said. Chinese importers have turned to... 


The new debit cards from GoTyme
Digital banking seen as enabler of African trade integration
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Digital banking platforms and low-cost payment systems are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling intra-African trade, supporting small businesses and improving financial... 


Steel
Iron-ore industry sees a bright future, but green steel fades - Reuters
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

The most persistently bullish part of the commodities sector in recent years has been metals associated with the energy transition, such as copper, lithium and rare earth elements. Iron-ore miners... 


Indonesian coal mine
Indonesia's energy minister says government working to secure coal supply for State utility
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister said on Thursday that the government is working to ensure that coal supplies to state power utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) remain stable... 


Petronas signage
Indonesia's PC Ketapang II launches construction on Bukit Panjang gas project
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

PC Ketapang II Ltd, a unit of the Searah joint venture between Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas, has begun the physical construction work on its Bukit Panjang gas field in Indonesia, the company... 


Orica blasting
Australian explosives maker Orica flags Ebola, coal risks
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

Orica, the world's top supplier of commercial explosives, said on Wednesday it is facing a string of challenges around the world that could affect demand for its services, including Ebola and a... 


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