Which major nickel and cobalt industrial processing complex is situated in Central Halmahera, North Maluku, mirroring the integrated model of Morowali?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP)
- Step 1: Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) operates large-scale nickel smelters and HPAL plants on Halmahera Island. Step 2. It leverages massive laterite deposits in North Maluku for domestic downstream processing. Answer: Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP). Why not the others: Obi Island hosts another nickel project operated by Harita Group.
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