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Banks asked to halt funding for Harita Group over environmental damages incurred
Environmental and human rights advocacy groups have urged banks to cease financial support for mining Harita Group of companies, citing severe environmental and social damages caused by its extractive businesses.
Amman Mineral targets first copper cathode production by end of March
PT Amman Mineral Internasional (AMMAN) targets the initial cathode production from the copper refining and processing facility (smelter) to be carried out by the end of this month as the commissioning phase of the facility is underway.
Walhi blames nickel mining as severe floods hit villages in Morowali
Heavy rainfalls accompanied by strong winds struck Bahodopi Sub-district in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday night, March 17, 2025 triggering severe floods in Lalampu and Labota villages, collapsing a number of electricity poles, and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
Nickel miners ask government to reconsider royalty rate hike
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has strongly opposed the government's plan to increase mining royalty rates, citing concerns over the heavy financial burden on the industry.
MIND ID strengthens women empowerment in the mining industry
State-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women empowerment in the mining industry in line with the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2025 and the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), launched by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace.
Macmahon appointed as underground mining contractor for Poboya Gold Project
Mining company PT Bumi Resources Minerals (BRMS), through its subsidiary PT Citra Palu Minerals (CPM), has appointed Macmahon Indonesia as the underground mining contractor for its Poboya Gold Project in Palu, Central Sulawesi.
Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense
The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.
PT Timah steps up community partnerships for sustainable tin mining
State-owned tin miner PT Timah is striving to develop tin ore mining governance by implementing a partnership pattern that directly involves the community in accordance with regulations and principles of good mining practice.
MIND ID sets example on combined CSR-CER programs
State-owned mining holding company MIND ID combines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) programs as example of mining industry’s contribution to regional economic growth and social welfare.
Ifishdeco books positive performance in 2024, targets nickel mining expansion
Nickel mining company, PT Ifishdeco, has recorded positive performance throughout 2024, booking net sales of Rp972.71 billion (US$59.45 million) and net profit of Rp143.45 billion (US$8.74 million).
Worker dies at work at industrial complex in Morowali
A worker at PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), a nickel smelter industrial complex in Morowali, Southeast Sulawesi has died after a heavy object crushed his head at the smelter of Nickel Pig Iron (NPI) producer PT Ocean Sky Metal Industry.
Conference calls for fair, transparent critical mineral supply chains
The growing global demand for critical minerals is driving a dual crisis − fragile supply chains and worsening socio-environmental risks − with weak planning and limited bargaining power among producing countries, disruptions in the supply of these minerals threatening the global energy transition, an international conference on critical minerals has revealed.