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Indonesia’s critical minerals: market trends, supply chains and scenario planning in a geopolitically turbulent world

Ahead of the 13th anniversary of the Djakarta Mining Club

Wednesday 15 April 2026

09:30 to 14:00, lunch included

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta, Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Indonesia

This high-impact briefing brought together miners, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping Indonesia’s critical minerals sector ahead of the main International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit Indonesia 2026, taking place September 27 to 30, 2026, in Bali.

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About this briefing

Expert-led sessions on minerals, geopolitics and investment

3 hrs

Of content and networking included

15 Apr

Held ahead of the 13th anniversary of the Djakarta Mining Club

Sep 26

Join us next at the 2026 summit in Bali, September 27 to 30

What was covered

Four sessions from the briefing

Exclusive ministerial address

High-level insights from a senior representative of Indonesia’s Ministry of Downstream and Investment Industry on Indonesia’s role in the critical minerals landscape and government strategy.

Market trends and future outlook

A data-driven presentation from Fastmarkets on the key forces shaping global supply and demand, with scenario planning for Indonesia’s critical minerals sector in an era of rapid geopolitical change.

Expert industry panel

Top executives and thought leaders from PT Vale, APNI and beyond discussed supply chain strategies, investment constraints and geopolitical risks shaping Indonesia’s mining sector through 2028.

Networking lunch

Miners, investors, manufacturers, policymakers and industry leaders connected over a complimentary lunch ahead of the full summit in September.

Program

Wednesday 15 April 2026, full agenda

09:30 to 10:00

Arrival, coffee and networking

Welcome refreshments and open networking

10:00 to 10:05

Welcome from your host

Emma McGarthy, Senior Program Director, Fastmarkets

10:05 to 10:30

Market trends, scenario planning and future outlook for Indonesia

Will Adams, Head of Base Metals Research, Fastmarkets

10:30 to 11:00

Crisis in the Middle East: what does the Middle Eastern conflict mean for Indonesia’s critical minerals?

Edward Gustely, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors; Senior Advisor to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance

11:00 to 11:45

Panel: balancing investment, processing capacity and market volatility

Diversifying midstream investment, opportunities and developing capabilities in bauxite, copper and aluminum and lessons learned from nickel
Financing, permitting and power constraints for 2026 to 2028
Competition between OEMs, battery manufacturers and refiners
What global buyers need from Indonesian suppliers and where the opportunities are
Risk management amid price swings and policy uncertainty

Moderator: Ben Lawson, Vice Chairman, Djakarta Mining Club

Meidy Katrin Lengkey, General Secretary, Association of Nickel Miners Indonesia (APNI)
Bapak Rachmat Makassau, Chairman, Indonesia Mining Association
Vinicius Mendes Ferreira, Executive Advisor for Vale Indonesia, Nickel, PT Vale
Wito Krisnahadi, Chief Executive Officer, PT Alamtri

11:45 to 12:10

Ministerial keynote: Indonesia’s role in critical minerals and metals

Pak Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Downstream and Investment Industry

12:10 to 12:15

Vote of thanks and closing remarks

Djakarta Mining Club

12:15 to 14:00

Lunch and networking

Open networking session

15:00 to 18:00

The 13th anniversary of the Djakarta Mining Club

By invitation

All times were local Jakarta time, WIB / UTC+7.

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September 27 to 30, 2026 · Bali, Indonesia

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September 27 to 30, 2026 · Bali, Indonesia. This Lunch Briefing preceded the full summit, the leading conference for the Indonesian and global critical minerals industry.

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