Nickel Mining in Indonesia

An overview of socioenvironmental governance in the sector

This case study is part of a broader project focused on strengthening supply chain resilience through analysis of the environmental and associated social impacts of critical minerals using case studies of nickel, lithium, and copper. It describes Indonesia’s environmental challenges and associated social issues from nickel mining of laterite ore and processing through high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) and examines the country’s policy measures for management.

By Sophia Esmail, Elena Cornaro, Ege Tekinbas, Carlos Alberto Ortega, Stanley U. Nweke-Eze on May 5, 2026

https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nickel-mining-indonesia