Over the past decade, Indonesia’s share of the global refined nickel supply has skyrocketed from 6% to a dominant market position, effectively giving it a monopoly. This transformation was driven by strategic developments in partnership with China, as explored by FT correspondents A. Anantha Lakshmi and Camilla Hodgson. For more insights, readers can refer to related articles discussing Indonesia’s significant role in nickel production and the implications of its partnerships with Chinese firms.