#Mining
Jatam slams nickel mining policies, citing social and environmental costs
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has criticized the government’s promotion of nickel mining and downstream processing policies for ignoring the staggering costs of environmental degradation and social disruption endured by local communities.
Coal power expansion risks undermining climate goals, up electricity costs
A recent analysis by Global energy think tank EMBER highlights that Indonesia’s National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) could significantly increase coal-fired power generation, jeopardizing its low-emission targets and Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) commitments while also driving up electricity costs.
Academics reject granting of mining permits to universities
Academics and environmental activists have rejected the government's plan to grant Mining Business Permits (IUP) to universities as the policy is anticipated to weaken academics' critical power towards the Prabowo Subianto administration and have the potential to damage the ecosystem, especially those of small islands.
House passes revised mining law to strengthen governance, boost industrialization
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the Fourth Amendment to Law No. 4/2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining (Minerba) into law during the 13th plenary session of the second legislative hearing period on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Mining law revision criticized for business interests heavy
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) criticizes the passed Fourth Amendment to Law No. 4/2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining (Minerba) for allegedly favoring business interests over environmental and public concerns.
House to ratify revised Mining Law, focus on downstreaming, community involvement
The Legislation Body of the House of Representatives (Baleg) has planned to ratify the Draft Revision of Law No. 4/2009 on Minerals and Coal (UU Minerba) next week.
Trade ministry supports extension of copper concentrate export relaxation for PTFI
The Ministry of Trade supports the plan to extend the relaxation of copper concentrate exports for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) until December 2025.
MITI secures silica sand exploration permit, set to support solar panel project development
Transportation and logistic company PT Mitra Investindo (MITI) through its subsidiary, PT Kendawangan Berkah Kersik (KBK), has secured a Mining Business Permit (IUP) Exploration Phase for non-metallic minerals, silica sand and quartz sand.
SGAR project boosts growth, creates jobs, expands alumina production
The Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) project, operated by PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia (BAI) as a joint venture between PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), is projected to give economic benefits for Mempawah region, West Kalimantan.
NU's business unit advances toward coal exploration in E. Kalimantan, seeks investors
PT Berkah Usaha Muamalah, a business unit of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization established to manage 25-26,000 hectares (ha) of mining concession in East Kalimantan, is currently progressing toward exploration permit.
MIND ID plans expansion of SGAR Mempawah to boost production, save foreign exchange
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, plans to increase the capacity of its smelter grade alumina refinery (SGAR) located in Mempawah, West Kalimantan.
Indonesia leverages BRICS membership to boost mining exports to China, India
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, says that Indonesia will utilize its BRICS membership to export mining products, especially to China and India, Antara reported.