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Indonesia invites U.S. investment in critical minerals for battery ecosystem collaboration
Indonesia has signaled an interest in working with the United States on critical mineral supply chains, but on condition that the investment must flow into the country.
Indonesia secures EU recognition for sustainable palm oil under new trade agreement
The Ministry of Trade has confirmed that the European Union has been committed to absorbing locally produced crude palm oil (CPO) as part of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Former top mining inspector named corruption suspect in Rp500 B coal scandal
Sunindyo Suryo Herdadi, former Director of Engineering and Environment at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Chief Mining Inspector from April 2022 to July 2024, has been named a suspect in a major coal mining corruption case.
Indonesia-U.S. IDFC explore investment partnership in critical minerals, energy
The Indonesian government, through its sovereign wealth fund managemen agency Danantara, is exploring a partnership with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (U.S. IDFC), focusing on financing investment in critical minerals and the energy sector.
Vale confirms talks, no deal yet with Korean investor in $1.9 billion Sorowako project
PT Vale Indonesia (INCO) has addressed reports regarding the potential entry of a South Korean investor into its Sorowako limonite project, which is currently under construction and valued at approximately US$1.9 billion (Rp31 trillion).
RI prepares US$38.6 B for priority projects, hands over feasibility paper to Danantara
Chairman of the National Task Force for Downstreaming Acceleration and Energy Resilience, Bahlil Lahadalia, has handed over Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) documents for 18 priority projects to Rosan P. Roeslani, CEO of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara.
PT Vale Indonesia awaits 3rd partner for HPAL smelter project in Sorowako
Mining company PT Vale Indonesia (INCO) is still in the process of securing a third partner for its High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) smelter project in Sorowako, East Luwu, South Sulawesi.
ID Food accelerates sugar, salt self-sufficiency to reduce imports starting 2026
State-owned food enterprise ID Food is targeting self-sufficiency in several strategic commodities, including sugar and salt, starting in 2026 as part of the government’s national food sovereignty program.
Indonesia pushes for global palm oil standards to counter EU Deforestation Law
Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno has announced that Indonesia, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is preparing a global standard for palm oil management and trade, aimed at countering the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which poses challenges for small-scale farmers in Indonesia − particularly those in palm oil, rubber, cocoa, and coffee sectors.
MIND ID promotes responsible ocean mining, sustainability at marine affairs event
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and responsible ocean mining operations during the National Technical Working Meeting (Rakernis) of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries' Directorate General for Marine Spatial Management (PRL) held on July 15, 2025.
Antam to begin gold plant commissioning in late 2027, targets 5 million gold coin
State-owned diversified miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) has announced that its Avere precious metals manufacturing plant, which is located within the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java, will enter the commissioning phase in Q4 2027, aimed at boosting the company’s gold coin and bullion production.
PT Freeport devises response to government’s planned export duty on gold
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has responded to the government’s plan to impose export duties on gold commodities, which is expected to take effect next year, suggesting that would be no need for export duties if their gold production is fully absorbed by domestic partners, like State-owned diversified miner PT Antam.