2026 Lunch Briefing

Event Completed Lunch Briefing

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 – 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, 27–30 September 2026, Bali.

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About this briefing

Expert-led sessions on minerals, geopolitics & investment

3 hrs

Of content and networking included

15 April

Held ahead of The 13th Anniversary of the Djakarta Mining Club

Sep 26

Join us next at ICMMS 2026 in Bali, 27–30 September

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 & 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 ICMMS summit in September.

Programme

Wednesday 15 April 2026 — Full Agenda

09:30 – 10:00

Arrival, Coffee & Networking

Welcome refreshments and open networking

10:00 – 10:05

Welcome from your Host
Emma McGarthy, Senior Programme Director, Fastmarkets

10:05 – 10:30

Market Trends, Scenario Planning and Future Outlook for Indonesia

Will Adams, Head of Base Metals Research, Fastmarkets

10:30 – 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 – 11:45

Panel: Balancing Investment, Processing Capacity & Market Volatility

Diversifying midstream investment — opportunities and developing capabilities in bauxite, copper and aluminium and lessons learnt from nickel
Financing, permitting and power constraints for 2026–2028
Competition between OEMs, battery manufacturers and refiners
What global buyers need from Indonesian suppliers and where are the opportunities?
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 – 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 – 12:15

Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks
Djakarta Mining Club

12:15 – 14:00

Lunch and Networking

Open networking session

15:00 – 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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The conversation continues at the International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit: Indonesia 2026 — the leading conference for the global and Indonesian critical minerals industry.

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International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit: Indonesia 2026

27–30 September 2026 · Bali, Indonesia

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International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit: Indonesia 2026

27–30 September 2026 · Bali, Indonesia

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