Section
Downstreaming
Reporting, analysis and data on Indonesia's downstreaming sector.

Indonesia–Australia Lithium Refinery JV Reaches FID
Joint venture between MIND ID and an ASX-listed miner targets 2028 first production.
16 June 2026 · 7 min

Weda Bay Adds Second Battery Precursor Plant
Production line targets 40,000 tpa of MHP-derived NCM precursor by Q1 2027.
14 June 2026 · 6 min

Tuban Petrochemical Complex Hits 70% Construction
Joint venture eyes 2027 mechanical completion despite supply-chain headwinds.
13 June 2026 · 7 min

Gresik Copper Cathode Plant Records First Pour
Domestic refining capacity for copper edges past 1.2 Mtpa with the new facility online.
12 June 2026 · 5 min

Bangka Rare Earth Pilot Targets 2027 Commissioning
Monazite recovery from tin tailings inches forward with state-backed financing.
11 June 2026 · 7 min

New Rule Lets Smelters Self-Supply Renewable Power
ESDM clarifies wheeling and captive renewables for downstream facilities.
10 June 2026 · 6 min
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