Dossier
nickel deposits
Coverage of nickel deposits in the Nexus archive.
- Indonesia’s nickel-rich Halmahera becoming a Chinese company island
Halmahera, Indonesia’s nickel-rich island in North Maluku province, is becoming a focal point for Chinese companies due to its significant nickel deposits, which are critical for the global energy transition. The island, located between Sulawesi and New Guinea, is now central to international efforts involving nickel, a key material for electric vehicle batteries.