Advertisement Continue reading the main storyTo address that, the government has in recent years passed regulations intended to exert greater control over mine operators. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyJakarta is already in the midst of a tough race for governor that has engulfed the capital in demonstrations against Gov. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThat figure, about $600 million, compares with about $3.1 billion worth of gold and copper mined in 2015. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe conditions may be scaring off business. But with Vice President Mike Pence scheduled to visit Indonesia in April, politicians here are unconcerned about effects on international relations.

Source: New York Times April 01, 2017 01:52 UTC