One of the sector's most pressing challenges in the critical mineral supply chain is managing HPAL tailings, a rapidly growing source of hazardous waste that requires robust governance, fit-for-purpose technical standards, and effective regulatory oversight. sWith significant industry expansion projected over the coming decade, the decisions made today will shape the long-term sustainability, resilience, and global competitiveness of Indonesia's critical minerals industry.
This event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, development partners, and civil society to explore a forward-looking, risk-based approach to ESG, with a particular focus on HPAL tailings.

Together, we will discuss:
• The structural drivers of ESG risks in Indonesia's nickel industry
• International approaches to consequence-based tailings governance
• Practical policy options, including enforceable dry-stacking standards and opportunities for tailings recycling and material recovery
• Collaborative pathways to strengthen ESG performance across the critical minerals value chain

Indonesia’s Nickel Tailings: Can The Governance Catch Up Before the Waste Does?
Date    : Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Time    : 14:00 – 16.00 WIB (UTC +07:00)

Opening Remarks
Egi Suarga, Senior Manager for Climate, Economic, and Finance Program, WRI Indonesia

Experts:
Reza Rahmaditio, Analyst, Energy Shift Institute
David C. Purba, Industrial Decarbonization Analyst, WRI Indonesia
Mark Mistry, Director, Public Policy and Sustainability, Nickel Institute
Zahedi Zakaria, ESG Transformation Manager, Harita Nickel

Moderator:
Ian Hiscock, Principal, Energy Shift Institute

Closing Remarks:
Latifatul Azizah, Critical Mineral Analyst, WRI Indonesia