Indonesia Proposes Raising Royalties Paid by Mining Companies

MINING - JAKARTA. Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel and copper, among others, its mining ministry said.

The proposal came as Indonesia's new government is planning major changes in its budget to accommodate President Prabowo Subianto's big spending plans, including a free school lunch programme.

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