JAKARTA -- Corruption and land disputes are quickly becoming a major concern in Indonesia's nickel sector, as local players grow increasingly aggressive with smelter projects and more international companies look to enter the country.
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Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes
Bribery charges highlight challenge of regulating lucrative sector
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Demand for nickel has been rising due to its use as a key ingredient in hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. But the nickel sector in Indonesia, the world's largest producer of the metal, has been overshadowed by corruption. © Reuters
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