Indonesia: Copper Miners Hit Back At Export Tax

25 May, 2014

From the beginning of 2014 the Indonesian government is charging an export tax on mineral concentrates. The aim is to raise the amount of domestic value added and increase domestic economic activity associated with the mineral sector. The government

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Vietnam:  Rubber export tariffs possible to be cut

11 December, 2013

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance issued a Circular on 13 November 2013 it was reported that, reducing export tax rates on both natural and synthetic rubber exports exports  from December 26, 2013. With this Circular, the export tariff on all rubber

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Russia Lines Up Heavy Crude Export Tax Relief

09 March, 2012

On 9 March 2012 it was reported that the Russian government is considering the introduction of a significant new tax concession to make expensive extra-heavy crude extraction and refinement projects more viable, to boost the nation's export

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