Inco's nickel output up 25%

Inco's nickel output up 25%

JAKARTA (JP): PT Inco International Nickel Indonesia, an Indonesian-Canadian joint venture, reported yesterday a 25 percent increase in its nickel matte production to 100 million pounds last year from 80 million pounds in 1993.

The company's president, James Guiry, said that the substantial output increase was possible after the renovation of two of its three kilns.

He said the company, which operates its nickel mine and plant in Sulawesi, is expanding its production capacity by 50 percent to 150 million pounds per annum at a cost of US$500 million. (riz)