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Indonesia Nickel Hub to Cut Production on El Niño-Driven Drought
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Nickel smelters in Indonesia are reducing production due to water shortages caused by drought conditions, according to Reuters reporting. The facilities require water for cooling and equipment protection. El Niño weather patterns have contributed to reduced water availability in the region. The production cuts affect one of the world's largest nickel-processing centers.
