According to the survey of 15 sample projects in Indonesia by Mysteel, Indonesia's nickel matte reached 40,100 tonnes in Ni. content in March, down 1.89% month-on-month but up 81.68% year-on-year. This included 30,500 tonnes of high-grade nickel matte and 9,500 tonnes of low-grade nickel matte.
In the first quarter of 2026, the cumulative nickel matte production stood at 122,300 tonnes in Ni. content, an increase of 51.13% compared to the same period last year.
For April, Indonesia's nickel matte production is estimated at 39,800 tonnes in Ni. content, down 0.63% month-on-month but up 130.72% year-on-year. This includes 32,900 tonnes of high-grade nickel matte and 6,900 tonnes of low-grade nickel matte.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
