Indonesia Battery Corp. in talks with European automakers on EVs

IBC also plans to acquire Australian lithium mines, says top official

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IBC President Director Toto Nugroho speaks to Nikkei Asia in London at the Indonesia Investment Forum on Oct. 27. (Photo by Rhyannon Bartlett-Imadegawa)

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

LONDON -- Indonesia Battery Corp. is in discussion with European carmakers for investment into the Southeast Asian country, the chief of the state-owned company told Nikkei Asia, saying an announcement can be expected in a few weeks.

IBC President Director Toto Nugroho also said plans to source lithium, a mineral essential to electric vehicle batteries, could involve acquiring mines in Australia.

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