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    "data": {
        "id": 1880209,
        "msgid": "amman-copper-smelter-project-completed-in-west-sumbawa-1784911903",
        "date": "2026-07-24 22:52:00",
        "title": "AMMAN Copper Smelter Project Completed in West Sumbawa",
        "author": "Heryadi",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk (AMMAN) has officially completed the construction of its copper smelter in West Sumbawa, marked by a handover certificate signed with China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (NFC) in Beijing. The milestone confirms the facility has passed all performance guarantee tests and transitions into long-term operation, supporting Indonesia's mineral downstreaming agenda. The integrated complex is designed to process 900,000 metric tonnes of concentrate annually, producing copper cathodes, gold, silver, and other critical minerals for the global energy transition.",
        "content": "<p>The construction of a smelter plant in West Sumbawa Regency, West\nNusa Tenggara (NTB), has been completed. The project\u2019s completion was\nformalised through the signing of a Completion and Project Acceptance\nCertificate (PAC) between AMMAN and its strategic partner, China\nNonferrous Metal Industry\u2019s Foreign Engineering and Construction Co.,\nLtd.\u00a0(NFC), at NFC\u2019s headquarters in Beijing, China, on 18 July 2026.\nThe PAC signing marks the conclusion of all construction work and the\nresolution of punch list items related to commissioning within the\ncontract\u2019s scope. Although the AMMAN copper smelter has been operating\nfor over a year, this achievement confirms that the smelter has\nsuccessfully met all performance guarantee tests as required by the\ncontract and officially enters the long-term operation phase. AMMAN\nPresident Director Arief Sidarto stated that the project\u2019s completion is\nthe result of dedication and collaboration among various parties to\nrealise one of the world\u2019s most advanced integrated copper smelting and\nprecious metal refining complexes. \u201cThe completion of this smelter\nproject is a significant achievement for AMMAN. The smelter\u2019s operation\nunderscores our commitment to supporting the national downstreaming\nagenda,\u201d Arief said. He expressed hope that the policy ecosystem\nsupporting the competitiveness of the domestic processing and mining\nindustry would continue to be strengthened, enabling Indonesia to\nmaximise the benefits of downstreaming and remain competitive amid\nglobal dynamics. NFC Chairman Liu Yu noted that the successful\ncompletion of the AMMAN smelter project reflects strong international\ncollaboration in supporting large-scale, high-value-added mineral\nprocessing industries. Designated as a National Strategic Project, the\nsmelter is designed to process up to 900,000 metric tonnes of\nconcentrate per year from the Batu Hijau mine and, in the future, the\nElang mine. The integrated complex will produce high-quality copper\ncathodes, gold, silver, sulphuric acid, and selenium, which are\nessential materials for various sectors underpinning economic growth and\nthe global energy transition. From renewable energy and electric\nmobility to digital technology and high-tech manufacturing, these\nproducts will help meet the world\u2019s increasing demand for critical\nminerals. Incorporating state-of-the-art processing technology and\nworld-class environmental management systems, the facility is designed\nto achieve optimal metal recovery rates, higher energy efficiency,\nstrong operational reliability, and sustainable, responsible resource\nmanagement.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/amman-copper-smelter-project-completed-in-west-sumbawa-1784911903",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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