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Should the Philippines Replicate Indonesia’s Nickel-based Industrialization?

Should the Philippines Replicate Indonesia’s Nickel-based Industrialization?

By Alvin Camba
In recent years, Jakarta has supercharged the mining and processing of the mineral, but the progress has come at a heavy cost.

Indonesia To Improve Supervision of Commodities Sector, Official Says

Indonesia To Improve Supervision of Commodities Sector, Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta plans to review the U.S. Department of Labor's claim of forced labor by Chinese majority-owned nickel mining and processing firms.
Why Indonesia’s Antam Wants to Acquire a Chinese Nickel Smelter

Why Indonesia’s Antam Wants to Acquire a Chinese Nickel Smelter

By James Guild
Jakarta has successfully encouraged foreign firms to invest in nickel processing facilities in the country. Now its own firms are looking for a greater piece of the action.

Cancellation of Nickel Investments Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Indonesia

Cancellation of Nickel Investments Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Indonesia

By Krista Shennum
The government's break-neck drive to exploit its nickel deposits should not come at the expense of human rights and the environment.

Did Illegal Tin Mines Really Steal $26 Billion From the Indonesian State?

Did Illegal Tin Mines Really Steal $26 Billion From the Indonesian State?

By James Guild
The Indonesian government recently brought corruption charges against Harvey Moeis, a wealthy businessman with interests in the mining sector.

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Defamation Trial Against Indonesian Activists Opens in Jakarta

Defamation Trial Against Indonesian Activists Opens in Jakarta

By Sebastian Strangio
Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti are on trial for defaming the powerful minister Luhut Pandjaitan by accusing him of conflicts of interest in relation to a Papuan mining operation.

New Zealand Man Killed Near Indonesia’s Freeport Mine

New Zealand Man Killed Near Indonesia’s Freeport Mine

By Associated Press
Gunmen killed a New Zealand miner and wounded six others near the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region.
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