# Nickel

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Final Agreement — The trade deal is officially signed, securing access to minerals and fossil fuels.
- **2026-03**: PDAC Convention — Philippine delegation attends the global mining convention in Toronto to court Canadian investors.
- **2025-06-22**: Fossil Fuel Expansion — The scope of the deal is expanded to include energy security and fossil fuel supply chains.
- **2024-09-10**: ESG Negotiations — Discussions focus on environmental standards for Indonesian nickel smelting and labor rights.
- **2023-11-15**: Initial Proposal — U.S. and Indonesia begin formal talks on a Critical Minerals Agreement during the APEC summit.

## Recent coverage (4 stories, network-wide)

### NSE-BME Pact to Safeguard 5 Critical Non‑Ferrous Metals Supply Chains
2026-06-28 17:08:44 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

The NSE‑BME partnership introduces exchange‑traded derivatives for copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, and nickel, giving India’s supply chain players a long‑awaited tool to hedge raw‑material price volatility. This promises more stable procurement budgets for manufacturers, importers, and infrastructure builders, reducing the risk of margin erosion from surging metal costs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/nse-bme-pact-non-ferrous-metals-supply-chain-hedging

### Philippines Eyes $1T Mineral Wealth Amid Regulatory and Strategy Hurdles
2026-03-21 00:37:28 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock $1 trillion in critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national roadmap and structural reforms may prevent the country from transitioning to a high-value processing hub.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/philippines-critical-minerals-strategy-challenges

### U.S.-Indonesia Trade Pact Secures Critical Minerals and Energy Supply
2026-03-18 16:51:52 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The United States and Indonesia have finalized a landmark trade agreement designed to secure long-term access to fossil fuels and critical minerals. This strategic partnership aims to integrate Indonesia's vast nickel reserves into the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain while stabilizing energy markets through fossil fuel cooperation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-indonesia-trade-deal-critical-minerals-regulation

### Indonesia Tightens Nickel Grip as Global EV Battery Tech Shifts
2026-02-18 19:03:02 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

Indonesia is aggressively consolidating state control over its dominant nickel reserves through massive land seizures and regulatory crackdowns. While Jakarta aims to anchor a domestic electric vehicle industry, a global pivot toward nickel-free battery chemistries and intensifying US-China competition threaten the long-term payoff of its strategy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/indonesia-nickel-control-ev-battery-shift

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