Inalum as Locomotive in Enhancement of Added Value for Aluminum Industry in Supporting Program of Mp3ei (Master Plan Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia Economic Development)

Abstract

Aluminum is an environmentally friendly and basic metal future commodity needed by the human being because it is strong, durable, flexible, impermeable, lightweight, corrosionresistant, 100 percent recyclable, good electrical conductor, and sterile as well as wood alternative material relevant to the issue of global warming. The goods containing Aluminum can be found in many applications used in our daily life. Aluminum smelting industry is a capital intensive industry and a very strategic technology that can be a major driver of the nation's economy and supports the development of national strategic industries such as defense, transportation, and information technology because the Primary Aluminum as basic metal of a semi-finished material will spur on the development of upstream and downstream industries. Until now, basic Industrial Added Value based Aluminum Indonesia has been enjoyed by other countries, whereas Indonesia has abundant natural resources such as low-cost Bauxite, Green Coke, Coal, Potential Hydro Power and low cost Aluminum Smelter. Creation of synergies by integrating all the potential "Aluminum-Based Supply Chain Industry" by Indonesia will generate tremendous value added and foreign exchange savings of the State including the expansion of employment opportunities and strengthening national economic connectivity locally.