One China Company to Build Integrated Mill in Indonesia

Published: Aug 23, 2017 16:49

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One large nickel ore trader in China is preparing for building a NPI-ferrochrome-stainless integrated mill in Indonesia, one person familiar with the matter told SMM.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23 (SMM) – One large nickel ore trader in China is preparing for building a NPI-ferrochrome-stainless integrated mill in Indonesia, one person familiar with the matter told SMM.

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No deals are disclosed. The company has its own mine in Indonesia.

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