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Freeport and Newmont have refused to pay the export tax as they say it is in breach of their work contracts with the government. Both are engaged in talks with officials to resolve the impasse, although Freeport is reportedly planning to build a smelter within three years, according to the Jakarta Post.

Read more at: http://www.bnamericas.com/news/metals/indonesia-may-ease-taxes-on-concentrate-exports