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Why Indonesia?
Ultra Low-Cost Production
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Indonesia has become the worlds largest producer of nickel due to its abundance of low-cost lateritic nickel deposits.
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Among the lowest cost structures globally for nickel production.
Pro Mining Government
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Indonesia is doubling down on building domestic value-add (smelters, stainless, EV/battery materials) by prioritizing permits, infrastructure, and investment frameworks that keep processing and jobs onshore.
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Recent agreements are designed to expand market access and attract foreign capital into strategic sectors—including critical minerals—most notably the EU–Indonesia CEPA (negotiations concluded) and a new Indonesia–U.S. trade deal that includes provisions touching industrial/critical mineral trade and investment.
Rapidly Expanding Economy
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The IMF forecasts that Indonesia will become the 5th largest GDP (PPP) in the world at USD $6.8 trillion by 2030
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The current administration has articulated an objective of accelerating economic growth, with stated targets of up to 8% annually.
The Core of Global Nickel Supply Chain
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Indonesia accounted for approximately 60–65% of global nickel production in 2024.
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As of October 2025, Indonesia hosts approximately 65 operating RKEF nickel smelters and 12 HPAL facilities, with additional capacity under construction or planning
Major Auto Manufacturers & Big Businesses are Rushing to Indonesia
LG consortium’s battery cell factory is to begin commercial production Q3 2024 with 10 Giga capacity
Vale to build another $2 bln HPAL plant – March 18, 2024
Tesla signs $5B deal to buy nickel from Indonesia – Aug 8, 2022
Ford partners in $4.5B HPAL plant-December 7, 2023
Toyota plans to invest $1.8B over the 3 years
Volkswagen to invest $5B in a new battery factory
Mitsubishi plans to invest $372.25M to expand its EV production capacity
Hyundai opened a new $1.55B EV assembly plant in 2023
Major car manufacturers and multi-billion-dollar corporations are building battery manufacturing plants, HPAL smelters and EV assembly plants in Indonesia
Electric Vehicles & Energy Storage
Nickel is used in lithium-ion battery cathode chemistries (e.g., NMC and NCA) used in many electric vehicles and stationary storage applications.
Stainless Steel Industry
Stainless steel is the largest end-use for nickel globally. Nickel improves corrosion resistance, durability, and performance in stainless steel
Consumer & Industrial Electronics
Nickel is used in batteries, electroplating, and specialty alloys for connectors and components across electronics and industrial equipment.
Aerospace, Defence & Critical Infrastructure
Nickel-based alloys are used in turbine engines and other high-temperature components, and in systems requiring strength and corrosion resistance in harsh environments.
Why Nickel?
The Demand for Nickel
Around two thirds of global nickel production is used to produce stainless steel. As an alloying element, nickel enhances its important properties such as formability, weldability and ductility, while increasing corrosion resistance in certain applications.
In 2024, the global stainless market was valued at USD $216.16 billion, with projections of it reaching USD $320.37 billion by 2031
Asia Pacific dominates the stainless steel market, accounting for 68.32% of global demand in 2023
Why Lateritic Nickel?
Feeds Both Stainless Steel and Battery Supply Chains
Lateritic nickel supports production of Nickel Pig Iron and ferronickel for stainless steel, while HPAL processing converts limonite into MHP that can be further refined into battery-grade nickel products.
Aligned with Indonesia’s Industrial Policy Indonesia has prioritized downstream processing of laterite ore, creating a vertically integrated ecosystem from mine to refined intermediate products.
Scalable, Surface Mining Model Laterite deposits are typically mined using open-pit methods with large, near-surface tonnage profiles, supporting operational scalability.
Integrated Smelter Ecosystem Indonesia hosts the world’s largest concentration of RKEF and HPAL processing facilities, allowing lateritic ore to move efficiently into domestic refining capacity.
Why Invest?
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Revenue-generating operation with approximately $342,000 CAD in initial operating revenues, generated within ~15 months of company formation
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Demonstrated ability to operate in Indonesia’s world-leading nickel district, de-risking future growth through real-world production experience
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Multiple pathways to scale production, including permitted expansion, contract operations, joint ventures, and direct permit ownership
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Capital-efficient production model, allowing growth without immediate reliance on large-scale refinery or infrastructure build-outs
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Strategic location within Indonesia’s integrated nickel ecosystem, üwith proximity to over 65 commercially active nickel smelters and established logistics infrastructure
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Licensed nickel trading platform, unlocking additional revenue streams and margin capture beyond pure mining operations
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Exposure to Class 1 nickel and MHP supply chains, supporting Western battery, aerospace, and defense end markets
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Canadian-owned operating platform in Indonesia, providing a rare jurisdictional bridge for North American investors seeking access to the global nickel cost curve
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Positioned to benefit from long-term structural demand for Indonesian nickel, driven by batteries, electrification, and high-performance alloys for national defense
