Nickel supply deficit projected over Indonesia policy uncertainty, Iran war
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-06-04 21:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Education, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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A high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) smelter run by Harita Nickel on Obi island, Indonesia. HPAL smelters process nickel ore into materials for electric vehicle batteries. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
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