#Mining Industry
Indonesia should rethink nickel downstreaming due to tiny EV sector’s absorption: Study
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to create a world-class electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem may fall short of absorbing its rapidly expanding nickel production, with new research suggesting the government to adopt a “dual-track downstreaming strategy that balances EV development with a stronger push into metallurgical industries.
Forest task force uncovers mining violations in Morowali
The government’s Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH) has uncovered multiple mining operations encroaching into protected forest areas during an inspection at PT Bumi Morowali Utara (BMU) in Bungku Pesisir District, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Sangihe Island in peril, mining threatens small island’s ecosystem
The Save Sangihe Island Coalition rallied in front of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday, October 8, 2025, demanding for a complete halt to mining activities on North Sulawesi's Sangihe Island in North Sulawesi due to critical ecological risks.
Freeport, government still finalizing 12 percent share divestment deal
President Director of copper and gold miner PT Freeport Indonesia, Tony Wenas, has clarified that discussions on the government’s planned acquisition of an additional 12 percent stake in the mining company are still ongoing, despite earlier statements from the Investment Minister suggesting that the deal has been agreed upon.
Rescuers find all Freeport workers buried in wet material slide incident
After 27 days of operations, a rescue team of PT Freeport Indonesia, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mimika Police, National Seach and Rescue Agency, and local Disaster Mitigation Agency located and evacuated five workers from the site of the wet material slide incident at the Grasberg Underground Mine on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Antam emphasizes on collaboration with local governments, stakeholders on artisanal mining
State miner PT Aneka Tambang (antam) has proposed a collaborative approach wilh local governments and stakeholders in an effort to tackle the challenges posed by artisanal mining in the country.
Bahlil: Final discussions on Freeport's extension set for early October
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that the final discussions regarding the extension of Freeport's mining contract, which is set to expire in 2041, will take place in early October.
Indonesia sets the stage as a global leader in energy transition with ICMMS 2025
Indonesia takes a bold step forward in global energy transition as the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry, in partnership with Fastmarkets, is hosting the 2025 International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit (ICMMS).
Jatam questions task force's effectiveness on forest destruction, mining injustices
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has quesioned the effectiveness of the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) in preventing forest destruction and mining injustices faced by communities despite claim of successful reclamation by the government.
Mineral and Coal directorate highlights growth, safety challenges in mining sector
Director General of Mineral and Coal (Minerba), Tri Winarno, recently provided a critical update during a hearing with the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) regarding the operational status and production figures of key players in the mining sector, including PT Perintu Eka Tamah and PT Insani Barangkasa.
ESDM minister accelerates Freeport landslide evacuation process
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed that as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the evacuation process for victims of the landslide at PT Freeport Indonesia’s underground mine is still underway, although the weather has been a major obstacle in the search and rescue efforts.
Forum brings East Halmahera's water crisis, deforestation back to light
A discussion forum organized by the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) on Monday, September 1, 2025 has brought the issues of polluted water and deforestation in Maba Sangaji, East Halmahera, North Maluku, back to light.