UPDATE 1-Indonesia plans new mining contract renewal rules by year-end

JAKARTA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Indonesia plans to amend its rules on mining contracts by the end of the year, a government official said, allowing U.S. miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc to apply for an extension of its contract at the Grasberg copper and gold mine.

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