Indonesia is a global powerhouse in nickel mining and rare earth elements (REEs) – critical to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. As the world’s largest nickel producer, the country is rapidly investing in downstream refining, battery materials, and integrated mineral-processing hubs, while advancing REE development in line with national strategic priorities and global demand.
Yet Indonesia’s mining sector is complex—tightly regulated, capital-intensive, and closely aligned with national industrial policy. Success requires more than capital; it demands local insight, trusted partnerships, and alignment with goals for sustainability, transparency, and domestic value creation. Anise Partners operates at the intersection of policy, investment, and execution, helping investors and global mining and processing companies navigate Indonesia’s critical minerals landscape, access exclusive opportunities, and build long-term, strategically aligned partnerships.
Our Mining Sector Services Include
Investment and Offtake Connections
Anise Partners maintains strong relationships with global government and private-sector offtakers and financiers seeking secure, transparent, and geopolitically diversified mineral supply. We help clients structure investment partnerships, build joint ventures, and negotiate long-term offtake agreements across Indonesia’s mining and processing sector.
Unmatched Access to Decision-Makers
We connect clients directly with Indonesia’s mining power centers — from senior figures influencing mineral policy to executives leading major mining operators, smelters, and processing ventures. Few organizations can match our ability to open doors and facilitate high-level engagement across the mining value chain.
Access to National Mining and Downstream Initiatives
We provide exclusive access to Indonesia’s highest-priority mineral initiatives — including early-stage REE opportunities, nickel-focused industrial zones, and downstream processing programs tied to emerging EV and energy-transition supply chains. These opportunities are rarely visible to foreign investors without deep local engagement.
Strategic Advisory
Anise Partners advises global mining and processing companies on how to enter and scale within Indonesia’s evolving critical minerals sector. Our strategic work covers market assessment, policy alignment, commercial planning, and structuring downstream opportunities in nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REEs).
Regulatory Navigation and Compliance
With extensive experience in Indonesia’s mining regulations — including licensing, environmental permitting, ESG compliance, land access, and export rules — we guide clients through complex policy environments. Our support ensures alignment with national priorities while meeting international sustainability and governance standards.
Market Entry Case Studies
Nickel Investment & Offtake Advisory
Advised a public–private consortium on nickel and critical raw materials investments, offtake strategy, and technology collaboration
Rare Earth Elements (REE) Investment & Project Development Advisory
Advised investment group on accessing and advancing rare earth element opportunities in Indonesia
Challenges we solve for our clients
I am looking to expand my business to Indonesia. Where do I start?
We can help you identify the most relevant opportunities in Indonesia for your specific needs and/or strategic direction. We leverage our global expertise and local network to explore the right entry strategy for your business.
Can you help me understand the Indonesia landscape?
Absolutely. Indonesia is a dynamic economic environment. We can help you understand the ins and outs of doing business in Indonesia from projecting the relevant costs and investments to navigating regulations and cultural nuances.
How do I find business partners in Indonesia?
Finding the right local partners in Indonesia is crucial for a successful market entry. Through our local network of leading conglomerates, investors, start-ups and government officials – we can get you connected to the right people and partnerships crucial for your success.
How do I deal with Indonesian-specific regulations?
We help our clients overcome the challenges of operating in the Indonesian market. We offer general information on legal, financial and employment matters. Moreover, we can connect you to our on-the- ground team and advisors to provide insights and approaches and to guide your entry into the Indonesian market.
Can you also help expand to other parts of Southeast Asia?
Yes. We have a network of regional and local partners in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia.