IN FOCUS: Indonesia has grand plans to be a global player in the EV industry, but at what cost?

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Indonesia’s nickel reserves are set to play a big part in the electric vehicle revolution. CNA looks at local concerns over mining and how adherence to environmental regulations is key.

WAWONII, Southeast Sulawesi: Farmer Ratna, 65, had been walking barefoot for 40 minutes through a hilly plantation covered with lush cashew and coconut trees on the Indonesian island of Wawonii.

They have been fighting against mining operations for the last five years, hoping to preserve their livelihoods and the environment as they fear that mining would ruin them. the United States Geological Survey, an agency which provides information on natural resource conditions.The world's major nickel producers in 2020 and 2021.

Indonesia’s nickel reserves are mostly in North Maluku, Central Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, which are also the key nickel-producing regions.The 2014 move triggered an influx of foreign investments. Particularly, Chinese companies looked to invest in nickel processing in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.

Investors were still keen to develop another hub for the nickel industry in Indonesia. In 2020, Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park began operations in North Maluku. president is commonly known, led the groundbreaking ceremony of an EV battery factory PT HKML Battery Indonesia. It is the first EV battery plant in Southeast Asia.

Late last month, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investments Luhut Pandjaitan announced that he had metAccording to the minister, they met to talk about “Indonesia’s big potential in the nickel industry,” which Tesla as an EV manufacturer could need. On the surface, the economic case for boosting the nickel industry is clear as it would bring jobs, foreign investments and tax receipts.

Clothing seller Wati, 40, is originally from a subdistrict in Kendari and has a store there. But she has now set up another store in Konawe’s industrial area since there is higher demand.

 

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