#Primary
RI strengthens marine conservation efforts with new nat’l committee, iInitiative
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country's vast marine ecosystems by targeting the conservation of 30 percent of Indonesia’s marine area − around 97.5 million hectares (ha) − by the year 2045.
PT Timah admits struggles with illegal mining surge following corruption scandal
President Director of State miner PT Timah, Restu Widiyantoro, has acknowledged that the state-owned mining company is facing serious difficulties in curbing illegal mining activities, which have intensified significantly across its operational areas following a high-profile corruption case involving several individuals, including Harvey Moeis.
Indonesia’s mining royalty hike seen as opportunity to accelerate energy transition
Experts urge the government to channel the increased state revenues, which are expected following the enactment of Government Regulations No. 18/2025 and No. 19/2025 on increasing mineral and coal royalties, towards a just and sustainable energy transition.
UK grants US$7.27 M to support Indonesia’s forest carbon goals
The United Kingdom has expressed commitment US$7.27 million (Rp127 billion) to help Indonesia reach its FOLU Net Sink 2030 target − an ambitious national goal to achieve net carbon absorption in the forestry and land use sector.
Chandra Asri invests Rp15 T in world-class chemical plant to strengthen nat’l industry
PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA), a company owned by tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, is investing Rp15 trillion (US$908 million) to build a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, which is scheduled for completion by 2027.
Collaborative push for sustainable ecotourism, forest-based economy in W. Kalimantan
A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was recently held in West Kalimantan under the theme “Accelerating Ecotourism and Sustainable Commodity Development through Social Forestry to Support Integrated Area Development (IAD),” co-organized by Katadata Green and Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL).
RI delegates explore forest management innovations in U.S. exchange program
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is currently in the United States as part of the U.S. State Department’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with this year’s focus on “Improving Forest Management.”
AI in mining could unlock US$308 B potential for Indonesia, says Deputy Minister
The use of artificial intelligence or AI technology in the mining industry is estimated to add an economic potential of US$308 billion (Rp5,200 trillion, said Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Application Nezar Patria.
Bahlil to meet Saudi counterpart to boost mining, energy cooperation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed of a planned meeting with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, Banda Al-Khorayef.
Pani gold project set to become Indonesia's largest primary gold mine by 2026
Gold mining company PT Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA) has reported significant progress of the Pani gold project located in Gorontalo Province, which is projected to be the largest primary gold mine in Indonesia.
Indonesia's palm oil output may decline amid ownership transition to Agrinas Palma
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) stated that the volume of crude palm oil (CPO) output this year could contract due to the transfer of ownership to State-owned PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara.
Indonesia eyes US$3.82 B boost from coal downstreaming, LPG imports cut
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream reveals that the potential downstream of coal could reach US$31.82 billion (Rp552.48 trillion) that will come from three types of products, namely Dimethyl Ether (DME), methanol and coke/semi-coke.