Recently, IndonesiaAn explosion occurred at a nickel factory in Qingshan Industrial Park, Sulawesi Island.Preliminary investigation by Indonesian authorities shows that this was caused by workers accidentally igniting flammable liquids while repairing a smelting furnace, causing a huge explosion in nearby oxygen tanks. Due to the presence of many other oxygen tanks not far from the smelting, the first explosion caused a series of explosions.

The fire was extinguished several hours after it broke out, but unfortunatelyCausing at least13 workers died and dozens were injured, some of whom were seriously injured. The deceased were 8 Indonesians and 5 Chinese workers.The operator of the industrial park is responsible for the accidentDeeply saddened, and stated that some of the bodies of the victims have been airlifted home.

Indonesia is the world's largest producer of nickel, which is used in the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel.Sulawesi Island has abundant reserves and production of laterite nickel ore, but weak infrastructure, outdated technology, and insufficient talent are factors that constrain the development of the local nickel ore processing industry.

Nickel is crucial for the resource rich Indonesian economy. In the Indonesian governmentAfter the ban on exporting unprocessed ore in 2020, billions of dollars of foreign investment flooded into the country, and some mining facilities significantly increased production in remote areas of Indonesia.

The Qingshan Industrial Park where the factory is located,It is an industrial zone mainly engaged in nickel processing, consisting of China Qingshan Holdings Group and Indonesia Eight Star Group、Joint development. Qingshan Holdings Group is the major shareholder of Qingshan Stainless Steel Factory in Indonesia.

Qingshan Industrial Park covers an area of land2000 hectares, adjacent to provincial highways, approximately 60 kilometers from Morowari County and 260 kilometers from Kendari City. The development owner is the Indonesian Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone Qingshan Park Development Co., Ltd., which is controlled by the Chinese side, responsible for land purchase, leasing to the project company, infrastructure construction, etc.

The governments of China and India attach great importance to Indonesia's green mountainsindustryThe construction of the park.In May 2015, President Joko of Indonesia inspected the park and announced that the first project to enter the park, SMI Nickel Iron Plant, was officially put into operation. In August 2016, Indonesia's Qingshan Park passed the confirmation assessment by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

It can be said that QingshanindustryThe industrial park and related metal material factories are located in ChinaOnebeltAlong the way”The key plan in Indonesia has attracted many Chinese workers to cross the ocean to work in Indonesia.HoweverA few months ago, in the same factoryOnce upon a timeFire occurs, causingoneOne worker died, and anothersixHuman injury.