North Maluku was among the poorest provinces in Indonesia. Last year, however, the province recorded US$3.51 billion of export revenues, skyrocketed from US$1.04 billion only in 2020. The province’s export revenues will easily triple in three years time to make it one of the largest export bases in Indonesia, thanks to massive investments in nickel pig iron (NPI), ferronickel, nickel in matte, and nickel-cobalt sulphate. To subscribe please click here