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International Nickel Study Group forecasts increasing surplus of nickel in market this year

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The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) reported world primary nickel production of 2.610Mt in 2021 and 3.060Mt in 2022. The estimates do not include any adjustment factor for possible production disruptions. INSG forecasts nickel pig iron (NPI) production in Indonesia to continue to rise, and to decline further in China.

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VinFast VF e34 E-SUV sales launch starts in Indonesia

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VinFast officially launched VF e34 E-SUV sales in Indonesia. “Following our successful debut at the 2024 Indonesia International Motor Show, VinFast is proud to bring its first right-hand drive electric car to Indonesia, marking a significant step in our ambitious expansion plans in Southeast Asia. .

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Roskill: Indonesia to overtake China as top refined nickel producer this year

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Materials supply chain intelligence company Roskill expects Indonesia to become the world’s largest producer of refined nickel this year, pushing China to second place. As recently as 2014, Indonesia produced only 24kt of refined nickel. This level of production made the country the world’s second-largest nickel producer behind China.

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Tesla aims to build battery and EV plant in Indonesia

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According to Indonesia’s Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Tesla agreed to build a battery and EV plan in Indonesia following Elon Musk’s meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo last weekend. God willing, Tesla will enter Indonesia this year,” said Bahlil in Jakarta. But I can’t announce the month yet.

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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. In 1977, TMMIN started production of the “Kijang”, an.

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Toyota begins production at efficient new engine plant in Indonesia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, recently began production at its newly completed engine plant. Toyota aims to build plants that are safer and more environmentally-friendly, while also incorporating innovative production technologies.

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Indonesia to pilot production of cellulosic ethanol from palm oil stems

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The government of Indonesia announced that it would pilot bioethanol production from palm oil stems, an abundant by-product from the country’s palm oil plantations. Indonesia is the largest crude palm oil exporter and producer, with 7.5 Jakarta Post. million hectares of oil palm plantations.

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