Brunch Briefing: Indonesia’s Critical Minerals & Global Geopolitics – Market Trends, Supply Chains & the Trump Effect

📅 Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025

📍 Location: The Dharmawangsa Jakarta, Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160 Indonesia.

⏰ Time: 10:30-14:00

With global supply chains in flux and geopolitics reshaping critical minerals markets, staying ahead of key trends is more essential than ever. This high-impact Brunch Briefing is your opportunity to gain insight, strategy, and connections ahead of our main conference later this year.

Why Attend?

✔ Exclusive Ministerial Address – Get high-level insights on Indonesia’s role in the critical minerals landscape.
✔ Market Trends & Future Outlook – A data-driven presentation on key forces shaping global supply and demand.
✔ Trump’s First 100 Days & Industry Impact – What shifting U.S. policies mean for critical minerals trade and investment.
✔ Expert Industry Panel – Top executives and thought leaders discuss supply chain strategies and geopolitical risks in Indonesia’s mining sector.
✔ Unparalleled Networking – Connect with peers and industry leaders over a complimentary brunch.

This is a must-attend event for professionals across the critical minerals and metals supply chain, from mining companies and investors to manufacturers and policymakers.

💡 Seats are limited – secure your place today!

10:30-11:00

Arrival, Coffee, Refreshments & Networking

11:00-11:05

Welcome by Fastmarkets

11:05-11:10

Moderator’s Opening Remarks

Ben Lawson, Vice-Chairman, Djakarta Mining Club

11:10-11:30

Ministerial Keynote: Indonesia’s Role in Critical Minerals and Metals Today:

11:30-11:50

Indonesia’s Role in Supplying Energy Transition Metals: Market trends and future outlook

Paul Lusty, Head of Battery Raw Materials, Fastmarkets

11:50-12:10

President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office: What does this mean for the critical minerals industry?

Edward Gustely, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors and Senior Advisor to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance

12:10-12:45

Panel Discussion: Global supply chain and geopolitical considerations in Indonesia’s Critical Minerals and Mining Industry: strategies to forge a way forward

• How can Indonesia navigate the global geopolitical complexities, secure beneficial trade agreements and strengthen its position in international supply chains for long-term strategic planning?
• With 75% of Indonesia’s nickel refining capacity being owned by Chinese companies, what strategies can Indonesia adopt to balance foreign investment with domestic interests?
• Diversification beyond nickel: what plans does Indonesia have for attracting investment and developing processing capabilities for its significant reserves outside of nickel (i.e. bauxite, copper, tin)
• Governance and supply chain ethics: how can Indonesia streamline their ESG reporting to comply with global reporting standards?

Moderator: Ben Lawson, Vice Chairman, Djakarta Mining Club

Febriany Eddy, CEO, Vale Indonesia

Rachmat Makkasau, Chairman, Indonesia Mining Association

Harry Pancasakti, VP of Government Relations & Refinery Technical Support, PT Freeport Indonesia

Jingtai Lun, Regional Managing Editor, Fastmarkets

12:45-13:10

Audience Discussion & Q&A

Ben Lawson, Vice Chairman, Djakarta Mining Club

13:10-13:15

Vote of Thanks

13:15-14:00

Brunch & Networking