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The Rising Power of Indonesia’s Critical Minerals in Global EV and Defense Markets

  • Writer: AFAI
    AFAI
  • Jan 5, 2025
  • 6 min read

Updated: Feb 24, 2025

Indonesia has increasingly become a key player in the global mining scene, especially when it comes to critical minerals like nickel and rare earth elements (REEs). These minerals are crucial for powering electric vehicle (EV) batteries and advancing defense technologies, making Indonesia’s vast mineral reserves highly valuable. As a result, the country has attracted significant foreign investment, with both China and the United States eager to secure stable supplies of these resources for their industries. In this report, we’ll take a closer look at Indonesia's growing importance in the critical minerals market, exploring its rich mineral reserves, the major players driving the sector, the regulatory landscape, and its evolving economic relationships with global powers like China and the U.S.

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