Eramet Announces Reduced 2026 Quota for Weda Bay Nickel JV, Plans to Apply for Increase

Published: Feb 12, 2026 17:03

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【SMM News Flash】French mining giant Eramet said on Wednesday that the initial production quota approved for its joint venture PT Weda Bay Nickel with China's Tsingshan Group and Indonesia's Antam in 2026 is 12 million wmt, a significant reduction from the 32 million wmt in 2025. The company added that the joint venture will apply to raise the quota. Indonesia is currently the world's largest nickel producer.

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