#Primary
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.
Freeport's copper export permit extended for six months amid smelter repairs
The government has approved an extension of the relaxation of exports of 1.3 million tons of copper concentrate for the next six months to PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI).
Confiscated oil palm land transferred to Agrinas for green energy production
State-owned palm oil company PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara has targeted the confiscated land it manages to produce at least 25 tons per hectare (ha) of palm oil per year, with a focus in the production of biofuel for diesel fuel mixtures − biodiesel.
Indonesia to develop 1.2M hectares of sugar palm for ethanol fuel, energy security
Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, met with 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, discussing the government’s measure to plant sugar palm on 1.2 million hectares (ha) of land for energy and food security.
Indonesia and EGA strengthen aluminum production partnership
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto recently met with Abdulnasser Ibrahim Saif Bin Kalban, CEO of Emirate Global Aluminium (EGA), discussing the continuation of cooperation in developing aluminium production through the development of a smelter that processes bauxite in Indonesia.
Antam to build precious metal factory in E. Java in support of downstream industry
State-owned mining company PT Antam is planning to build a precious metal factory at the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java as part of the efforts to support downstreaming of mineral industry in Indonesia, while utilizing integrated infrastructure of the industrial estate.
Salt industry faces challenges, focuses on quality improvement, expansion
The Indonesian Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs Association (GAPMMI) reveals that locally produced salt cannot yet be used in the food and beverage industry, with product damage reaching 60 percent in the production process.
State Budget deficit as of November 2024 reaches Rp401.8 trillion
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati reveals that the realization of the State Budget (APBN) deficit until November 2024 has reached Rp401.8 trillion (US$25.2 billion), or equivalent to 1.81 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is still below the limit set in the law of Rp522.8 trillion (US$32,7 billion).
North Maluku sees massive investment surge in mineral processing
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported that investment in mineral downstreaming in North Maluku was recorded at Rp55 trillion (US$3.5 billion) in the period of January to September 2024.
Angel Yeast partners with TBLA to expand operations in Lampung
Angel Yeast, a global leader in the yeast industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Indonesian plantation company PT Tunas Baru Lampung (TBLA) to establish a subsidiary in Lampung province.