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According to Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister of Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, critical minerals have increasingly become a focal point of global geopolitical competition, with energy, minerals, trade rules, and other elements being weaponized from time to time. Indonesia has been vigorously advancing downstream processing of minerals. This strategy goes beyond industrial upgrading — it is a comprehensive development initiative that boosts employment, strengthens scientific and technological innovation capabilities, enhances industry chain resilience, and ensures the benefits of green development are broadly shared.

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM is proud to announce that the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2026, co-organized by SMM and the Indonesia Nickel Miners Association (APNI), was grandly held at Pullman Jakarta Central Park on June 3. SMM Chairman Adam Fan delivered opening remarks at the flagship industry event. As highlighted by Mr. Fan, SMM is committed to building a high-connected global platform linking Indonesia to the worldwide industrial landscape. This year's event has achieved a record-high scale, gathering 3,500+ attendees and 120+ speakers, featuring 5 forums that fully cover the entire industrial chain of nickel-cobalt new energy, coal, energy transition, aluminum and tin sectors.