#Mining Industry
Govt asked to halt coal power for nickel smelters amid push for green industry transition
The Action for Ecology and People’s Emancipation (AEER) asks the government to stop nickel industry’s reliance on coal-fired captive power plants in Sulawesi as continued dependence threatens climate goals and undermines the green industry agenda.
Prabowo's speech on illegal mining criticized as empty rhetoric amid oligarchic grip
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) strongly criticizes President Prabowo Subianto's recent speech at the Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on August 15, 2025, calling it as empty rhetoric that fails to address the root causes of illegal mining.
Investors push for multi-year framework to back long-term nickel industry growth
Foreign and domestic investors ask the government to overhaul its current Work Plan and Budget (RKB) policy by introducing a stable, multi-year framework to support long-term investment in the country’s nickel industry.
Indonesia’s nickel industry needs sustainable financing: Securities advisor
The development of Indonesia’s nickel sector must be accompanied by sustainable and innovative financial support if it is to meet future demand and remain competitive in the global market, said a Securities advisor.
Harita Nickel launches tailing recycling project to reduce waste, boost efficiency
PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (Harita Nickel) is taking measures to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency by launching a pilot project aimed at recycling tailings (SHP) from its nickel processing operations.
Indonesia leads SE Asia in coal mine expansion despite climate crisis: Report
Indonesia is leading Southeast Asia in coal mine expansion, with 31 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of new coal mining projects currently under development, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Govt asked to evaluate nat’l nickel industry structure to tackle oversupply, crisis
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has called for urgent control over production and the implementation of national Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, following growing concerns over the structural oversupply of nickel that is putting downward pressure on prices and harming upstream industry players.
Indonesian banks disburse US$7.2 B for coal industry amid climate crisis: Report
Amid growing concerns over the escalating climate crisis, Indonesian banks have poured over US$7.2 billion to finance the coal sector between 2021 and 2024, a report has revealed.
Indonesia urged to revise green taxonomy to support credible low-carbon industry
Indonesia's current green finance taxonomy risks undermining the country’s ambition to lead the global green industrialization race due to its lenient treatment of mining and coal-fired power sectors, according to a new report by the Energy Shift Institute (ESI).
MIND ID reaffirms ESG commitment, strategic risk management to DPR
State-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and strategic risk management in a presentation before Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Harita Nickel supports local economy through downstreaming, ESG practice
Mining company Harita Nickel’s operations in South Halmahera is determined to drive inclusive economic growth, providing over 22,000 jobs − 45 percent of which go to local residents in North Maluku − and transform previously unvalued nickel ores into high-value materials essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Yearly RKAB could undermine investment, govt should keep 3-year system: APNI
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has raised concerns over the government's plan to revert the validity period of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) from three years back to one year, warning that the move could disrupt investment certainty, operational efficiency, and national economic contribution from nickel mining.