East Kalimantan is the second largest exporter in the country, mainly because of its natural gas, thermal coal, and palm oil. In the past few years, however, some have developed nickel smelters in the energy-rich province. Relatively quiet in the national media, PT Kalimantan Ferro Industry (KFI) has just inaugurated the first phase of its nickel smelter in Sanga-Sanga, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan province with estimated investment of Rp30 trillion. To subscribe please click here