Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion
Indonesia is increasing its aluminum production due to disruptions in Middle Eastern supplies caused by the Iran war, relying heavily on its abundant coal reserves to power new smelters. This move contradicts global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as coal is a major contributor to climate change. The shortages have driven up aluminum prices, making Southeast Asia a potential candidate to fill the gap in aluminum production.
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