How is Indonesia reshaping the global nickel market, and why are investors increasingly looking toward North American critical mineral projects?
Brian Bosse of Cupani Metals joins Piggo’s Trading Desk to discuss the company’s copper, nickel, platinum, and palladium exploration portfolio in Quebec while examining Indonesia’s growing influence over global nickel production and supply chains.
The conversation explores critical minerals, battery metals, mining exploration, platinum group metals (PGMs), Canadian resource development, and the geopolitical competition surrounding strategic commodities.
Topics include:
Indonesia’s nickel industry
Global nickel supply
Critical minerals
Copper exploration
Nickel exploration
Platinum and palladium
Quebec mining
Battery metals
EV supply chains
Canadian mining
Critical mineral security
Junior mining companies
Note: Exploration plans, drilling targets, and potential resource opportunities discussed in this interview reflect company objectives and management commentary. Exploration success is uncertain, and these statements should not be interpreted as proven mineral resources or future production.
CUPANI-Metals-Corp.–Corporate-Presentation–April-2026.pdf
Indonesia navigates nickel market with output cuts, policy shifts | S&P Global
Chapters
00:00 Indonesia’s Nickel Strategy
00:26 Introduction to Cupani Metals
02:15 Quebec Critical Minerals Portfolio
03:35 Geology and Exploration Targets
04:45 Shareholder and Funding Update
06:43 Indonesia’s Global Nickel Strategy
11:09 Canada’s Competitive Advantage
13:59 Platinum and Palladium Markets
17:08 Canadian Mining Policy
19:29 Drilling Program Update
26:18 Building the Exploration Team
29:34 Long-Term Strategy and Closing Thoughts
