JAKARTA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Copper miner PT Freeport

Indonesia has reduced its copper ore mining to 60% capacity due

to rising stockpiles, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry

senior official Tri Winarno said on Friday.

Freeport is currently repairing its new smelter following a

fire in October and has asked for an export permit extension.

Tri said there is no decision yet on Freeport's request.

Freeport could not be immediately reached for comment.