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Nickel Smelters Dataset: Increasing transparency and traceability of nickel smelter projects in Indonesia

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M. Schreier, D. Amin, K. Shah, J. Lou, C. Brown, A. Rader. (2025). “Center
for Global Sustainability Nickel Smelters Dataset: Increasing transparency and traceability of nickel smelter projects in Indonesia.” Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland.

A new first-of-its-kind dataset and accompanying policy brief from the Center for Global Sustainability offers a comprehensive stocktake of Indonesia’s existing nickel smelter projects, highlighting key trends from 106 sites. Key trends from these resources offer insights that will inform future energy modeling and environmental impact assessment efforts while aiding stakeholders in identifying opportunities for growth and impact mitigation.


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