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Indonesian Government confirms ban on export of raw minerals

21 February 2014

At midnight on 12 January 2014, the long-foreshadowed Indonesian Government ban on the export of raw mineral ores from Indonesia took effect. Following continued international pressure from mining companies, the Government also announced transitional measures allowing producers to continue to export certain ore concentrates that meet a minimum metal content, subject to the payment of export duties. However, in order to benefit from this transitional arrangement, the Government announced that companies must demonstrate a serious intent to build refining capacity in Indonesia.

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