Shaanxi plans alumina smelter in C. Kalimantan
Saturday, October 22 2016 - 02:57 AM WIB
PT Shaanxi Youser Indonesia plans to build an alumina smelter in East Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, at an estimated investment of Rp 16 trillion, Antara reported on Friday.
The news agency quoted Director of Shaanxi Youser Indonesia, Steven Ugo as saying that construction is expected to start next year, and will take about two-three years to complete.
Steven said that the bauxite found in East Kotawaringin is of very good quality and that is why the company is interested in building an alumina smelter on 500 hectares of land on the riverside to facilitate its transportation.
PT Shaanxi Youser Indonesia has built a nickel smelter in North Morowali district, Central Sulawesi. (*)