Chinese-funded nickel processing plant

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13 Killed, 38 Injured in Tragic Explosion at Indonesian Nickel Processing Plant

An explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel processing plant in eastern Indonesia on December 24 resulted in 13 fatalities and 38 injuries. The Morowali Industrial Park, located on Sulawesi Island, is crucial to Indonesia’s nickel production, driven by the rising demand for electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel. The incident occurred during furnace repair work, igniting a flammable liquid and causing…