#Primary
Rote Ndao to become salt industry powerhouse as RI will end salt imports by 2028
Indonesia is set to transform Rote Ndao in East Nusa Tenggara into a key hub for salt production with the development of the 10,000-hectare (ha) National Salt Industry Zone (K-SIGN) aimed at supporting the country’s salt self-sufficiency program and aligning with the government’s plan to halt industrial salt imports by 2028.
Government shuts down illegal nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat
The Ministry of Environment has found that four nickel mining companies operating in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province, have violated environmental regulations, with three of them having had their mining activities halted by the government.
Forestry ministry probes mining activities in Raja Ampat, legal action on the table
The Ministry of Forestry is intensifying oversight of mining operations in forest areas of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province and preparing legal measures against any violations found in their operations amid rising environmental concerns raised by the public and activists.
W. Java Governor shuts down mining site in Cirebon after deadly landslide
Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, has revoked the operational license of the affected natural stone mine operated by the Al-Azhariyah Islamic Boarding School Cooperative in the wake of a deadly landslide at the mining site in Gunung Kuda, Cirebon that has claimed 19 lives.
Freeport’s Gresik smelter to begin operation in June: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced that PT Freeport Indonesia's copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, is now complete and set to begin operations in June 2025, ahead of its original schedule in September.
Nickel industry to launch global ESG standards to counter negative campaigns
Indonesia’s nickel industry is preparing to introduce national and international standardizations in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, aimed at safeguarding the country’s mineral downstreaming policy and ensuring responsible resource management amidst mounting international criticism and environmental scrutiny.
Government opens door for village cooperatives to manage coal mines
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is exploring the possibility of allowing Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (Red-and-White Village Cooperatives) to manage coal mining business permit areas (WIUP), a move signaling a potential shift in resource management − putting villages at the forefront of mining operations.
China eyes investment in Indonesia’s palm oil industry with focus on green technology
The Indonesian Palm Oil Board (DMSI) reveals that investors from China have expressed strong interest in investing in Indonesia’s palm oil sector, with potential investments reaching Rp149.04 trillion (US$9.1 billion).
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.