Vale Indonesia Invests in Battery-Grade Nickel Amid EV Demand
STRATEGIC MINERALS
Vale Indonesia is investing billions in battery-grade nickel, anticipating sustained demand for nickel-based electric vehicle batteries despite the rise of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company believes that nickel-rich batteries will remain valuable for high-performance vehicles, as expressed by vice-president director Abu Ashar.

Feb 16, 2026, 8:51 AM