Indonesia’s Nickel Boom Powers EV Supply Chains, but Weda Bay Signals Rising ESG and Carbon-Intensity Risks
CNA reports that Indonesia’s ore export restrictions and large-scale foreign investment have rapidly expanded nickel mining and refining, positioning the country as a pivotal EV battery materials hub. The source also highlights coal-powered processing and mounting local environmental and social pressures in Weda Bay that could elevate ESG scrutiny and supply-chain risk.