Nickel & China
9 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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Regulatory
Nickel: Nickel assets sold by Anglo American to MMG are under International — European Commission investigation, highlighting scrutiny of critical minerals.
China: China is the last major jurisdiction to approve the Anglo-Teck merger and may seek supply commitments. Its past approval of Glencore-Xstrata set a precedent.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nickel: Indonesia dominated nickel refining; prices affected by supply dynamics.
China: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in global downstream production, highlighting its dominant role in refining.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Nickel: Key commodity for Indonesia-China cooperation, especially in EV batteries.
China: China strengthens strategic partnership with Indonesia, expanding influence in Southeast Asia.
Aug 21, 2026 · 27 articles
Regulatory
Nickel: Nickel product exports (nickel pig iron, mixed hydroxide precipitate) are delayed, impacting stainless steel and EV battery material supply.
China: China is a major destination for Indonesia's alumina and ferronickel exports; delays could affect Chinese supply chains.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Nickel: Critical mineral; Philippines is second-largest producer.
China: Target of supply chain diversification; may lose market share in semiconductors and critical minerals.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Nickel: Nickel is the primary commodity of the Crawford project. The approval adds a major new Western source of nickel, which is crucial for EV batteries and stainless steel, potentially affecting global supply dynamics.
China: China's significant influence over global nickel processing is a concern for Western supply chains. The Crawford project is part of efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled nickel.
Feb 08, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Nickel: Import bans on nickel ores may affect global nickel markets.
China: Chinese entities are added to export restriction lists, potentially affecting their trade with Russia.
Jul 22, 2026 · 35 articles
Business
Nickel: Indonesia's tightening control over its nickel industry could affect the global supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
Feb 17, 2026 · 8 articles
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