The 2026 Nickel Quota Squeeze: Global Stainless Steel Cost Shocks
An illustration of a nickel mine in Indonesia — Indonesia’s decision to slash 2026 nickel mining quotas (RKAB) by up to 32% is driving a massive price rally. Harga baja tahan karat (stainless steel) seri 304 asal Indonesia menembus ambang psikologis $2.000 per metrik ton pada awal 2026 — bukan karena lonjakan permintaan, melainkan karena…