Market insights
Briefings on Indonesian nickel ore
Practical notes for procurement and supply teams. Articles are being prepared and will be published after editorial and technical review.
- IndustryDraft · Unpublished
Indonesia’s nickel industry: a procurement primer
How downstream processing policy reshaped the domestic ore market and what it means for ore buyers and sellers.
- Domestic processing and the ore export ban
- Where smelting capacity is located
- Implications for ore procurement
Content under review — not yet published.
- Supply chainDraft · Unpublished
Mapping the nickel ore supply chain
From pit to furnace: the parties, documents and handover points between mine, jetty, barge and smelter.
- Mine, stockpile and jetty roles
- Sampling and surveyor checkpoints
- Common sources of dispute
Content under review — not yet published.
- Ore typesDraft · Unpublished
Saprolite vs limonite: what buyers should specify
Chemistry differences between the two laterite ore types and how they align with RKEF and HPAL processing.
- Ni, Fe and MgO profiles
- SiO₂/MgO ratio and furnace behaviour
- Moisture and its commercial impact
Content under review — not yet published.
- ProcurementDraft · Unpublished
Writing an effective smelter RFQ
What to include in a nickel ore requirement so suppliers can respond with documented, comparable offers.
- Chemistry tolerances and penalties
- Volume, cadence and delivery terms
- Sampling and umpire analysis
Content under review — not yet published.
- LogisticsDraft · Unpublished
Barging and port logistics for nickel ore
An overview of jetty loading, barge transport and weather windows that shape delivery schedules.
- Jetty capacity and loading rates
- Barge scheduling and seasons
- Draft surveys and quantity determination
Content under review — not yet published.
- RegulationDraft · Unpublished
IUP, RKAB and supplier due diligence
The licensing documents buyers should review and why current RKAB approval matters for supply continuity.
- IUP types and validity
- RKAB approval and production quotas
- Red flags in supplier documentation
Content under review — not yet published.