[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] India and Indonesia Bolster Strategic Ties at Jakarta Critical Minerals Conference

Published: Feb 27, 2026 10:18

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The India-Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference was held on February 24, 2026, organized in collaboration with the India-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (IndCham). During the keynote statement, Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, emphasized the vast potential for collaboration in critical minerals, highlighting that the partnership extends beyond natural resources to include digital transformation and modern governance. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and mining associations to discuss securing supply chains for essential materials like nickel, lithium, and rare earths, which are vital for the global energy transition and the production of stainless steel and electric vehicles.

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