Indonesia mulls miners' royalty hikes to fund school lunch, other plans

Plan seeks to raise rates paid by mining, production firms of coal, nickel and copper

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A worker displays nickel ore in a ferronickel smelter at Pomala district, Indonesia. Companies in this sector may need to pay more royalties to support President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans, including a free school lunch program. © Reuters

JAKARTA (Reuters) -- Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel and copper, among others, its mining ministry said.

The proposal came as Indonesia's new government is planning major changes in its budget to accommodate President Prabowo Subianto's big spending plans, including a free school lunch program.

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