President Jokowi Inspects Mine Area, Smelter in S. Sulawesi Province

President Jokowi visits the working area of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk in East Luwu regency, South Sulawesi province, Thursday (03/30). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (03/30) visited the working area of integrated nickel mining and processing company PT Vale Indonesia Tbk in East Luwu regency, South Sulawesi province.

Upon arrival, the President inspected Solia Hill mining area where he received explanation about the mining process and reforestation carried out by the company.

Afterward, the President inspected the smelter area and processing of mining products.

According to Factory Director of PT Vale Indonesia Iqbal Al Farobi, the smelter factory uses clean energy for production.

“All energy is supplied by our hydropower plant, Sir, so our smelter factory uses clean energy, 100 percent from hydropower plant,” he said to the President. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/UN) (DH/MUR)