(Morning News) Indonesian officials revealed on Monday (August 8) that American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has signed a paper worth about $ 5 billion (S $ 6.9 billion)The contract purchase battery material from the nickel processing company in Indonesia.
Indonesia with important nickel resources has recently tried to attract Tesla to establish production facilities in China.Indonesian President Zoko met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier this year, hoping that the company would invest in Indonesia.
Reuters reported that the coordination of Maritime and investment affairs Luhut said in an interview with American Consumer News and Business Channel: "We are still negotiating with Tesla ... but they have already begun to startBuy two high -quality products from Indonesia. "
He said that Tesla signed a five -year contract with Nickel Processing Corporation outside Sulawesi.This nickel material will be used for Tesla's lithium battery.
Indonesia is eager to develop the electric vehicle and battery industries in China, and has stopped the export of nickel ore to ensure the supply of investors.The move has successfully attracted the investment in Chinese steel giants and companies such as South Korea and Hyundai.
However, so far, most of Indonesia's attracted nickel investment is used to produce coarse metals such as nickel -ray iron and nickel iron.
A senior official revealed last week that the Indonesian government plans to levy export tax on these metals to increase fiscal revenue while encouraging domestic products with more valuable products.
