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    Eramet applies for Argentina RIGI lithium expansion and restarts Weda Bay nickel ops

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    Eramet applies for Argentina RIGI lithium expansion and restarts Weda Bay nickel ops

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    French mining company Eramet announced that it is applying under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) for the initial expansion phase of its Centenario-Ratones lithium direct extraction project. Simultaneously, Eramet reported that PT Weda Bay Nickel has restarted mining activity in Indonesia, resuming key operations in one of the world's largest nickel supply districts.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-10-07
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Eramet applies for Argentina RIGI lithium expansion and restarts Weda Bay nickel ops”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-10-07. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-10-07/eramet-applies-for-argentina-rigi-lithium-expansion-and-restarts-weda-bay-nickel-ea61f5

    COMMODITY
    Eramet applies for Argentina RIGI lithium expansion and restarts Weda Bay nickel ops
    French mining company Eramet announced that it is applying under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) for the initial expansion phase of its Centenario-Ratones lithium direct extraction project. Simultaneously, Eramet reported that PT Weda Bay Nickel has restarted mining activity in Indonesia, resuming key operations in one of the world's largest nickel supply districts.
    ERMAY
    Impact
    62
    OCT 7
    SIG
    82%
    ERMAY
    Eramet applies for Argentina RIGI lithium expansion and restarts Weda Bay nickel ops
    French mining company Eramet announced that it is applying under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) for the initial expansion phase of its Centenario-Ratones lithium direct extraction project. Simultaneously, Eramet reported that PT Weda Bay Nickel has restarted mining activity in Indonesia, resuming key operations in one of the world's largest nickel supply districts.
    → Regulatory incentive approval in Argentina lowers capital expenditure hurdle rates while Indonesian mine restarts increase global nickel supply availability.
    Impact
    French mining company Eramet announced that it is applying under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) for the initial expansion phase of its Centenario-Ratones lithium direct extraction project. Simultaneously, Eramet reported that PT Weda Bay Nickel has restarted mining activity in Indonesia, resuming key operations in one of the world's largest nickel supply districts.
    Affected
    ERMAY
    Transmission
    Regulatory incentive approval in Argentina lowers capital expenditure hurdle rates while Indonesian mine restarts increase global nickel supply availability.

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    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    ERMAYmining capacity expansion and operational resumptionUp1-4wEramet applied for RIGI lithium expansion and confirmed Weda Bay nickel restarted.

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