Indonesia approves 1 million wmt nickel ore exports

Published: Apr 9, 2018 17:58

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Indonesian mining company PT Macika Mada Madana has secured nickel ore export quotas of 1 million wmt last week, SMM learned.

SHANGHAI, Apr 9 (SMM) – Indonesian mining company PT Macika Mada Madana has secured nickel ore export quotas of 1 million wmt last week, SMM learned.

The company can ship the materials within this month, with 4-5 vessels at the maximum in one month.

China’s Ningbo Minghui Mining holds a 50% stake in the company.

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