Govt Warns IUP Holders on Reclamation Non-Compliance

KELASTAMBANG: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) on October 1, 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing post-mining reclamation obligations through a progressive sanction mechanism targeting mining permit (IUP) holders, in line with existing regulatory frameworks. In a forum held with IUP holders, Director General of Mineral and Coal Tri Winarno underscored that reclamation […]

Hexindo Appoints Dwi Swasono as New President Director

PT Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk held a farewell and welcoming ceremony on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at its head office in Jakarta, marking the leadership transition from Mr. Djonggi TP Gultom to Mr. Dwi Swasono as President Director. The event served as both a gesture of appreciation for Mr. Gultom’s dedication and a formal introduction of […]

Experts, Industry Discuss Coal Price Formula in Upcoming Forum

KELASTAMBANG: A multi-stakeholder forum group discussion (FGD) on Indonesia’s coal and mineral pricing policy will be held on October 2, 2025, at JS Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, to assess the challenges and direction of benchmark pricing for coal (HBA) and reference mineral prices, according to the Indonesian Mining Association. The FGD, themed “Tantangan, Peluang, dan Arah […]

ASEAN Mining Forum to Attract Global Investors to Laos

The ASEAN Minerals Investment Forum (AMVest 2025) will be held on October 2–3 in Vientiane, Laos, alongside the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin) and the 25th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Minerals (ASOMM), to strengthen regional collaboration and promote sustainable investment in critical and strategic minerals, according to the Indonesian Mining Association (IMA). […]

Volvo Penta Powers SEETEL’s Mobile Charging Expansion in Asia

KELASTAMBANG: Taiwan-based SEETEL New Energy has selected Volvo Penta’s integration-ready battery systems to power its new mobile and industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to meet growing demand for flexible, high-capacity energy solutions, the company announced in September. Volvo Penta’s liquid-cooled, high-performance battery systems will be used in SEETEL New […]

PT Antareja Mahada Makmur Secures Five-Year Nickel Mining Contract with Kembar Emas Sultra

KELASTAMBANG: PT Antareja Mahada Makmur (AMM), a subsidiary of PT Putra Perkasa Abadi (PPA Group), has been officially appointed as the mining contractor for PT Kembar Emas Sultra’s (KES) nickel mining project in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi. The five-year contract, set to commence in Q4 2025, targets an annual ore barging production of 8 million […]

Coal Sector Remains Strategic Driver of Indonesia’s Economy: ESDM

KELASTAMBANG: Indonesia’s coal industry continues to play a critical role in supporting national economic growth, contributing significantly to state revenue, domestic energy supply, and industrial downstream development, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) during the opening of CoalTrans Asia 2025 in Badung, Bali, on September 22. Speaking at the event, Tri […]

PT Vale Indonesia Wins ESG Awards for Biodiversity and Waste Management

KELASTAMBANG: PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, a subsidiary of Mind ID, secured two national awards at the 2025 ESG Business Awards in Kuala Lumpur on September 25 for its leadership in biodiversity conservation and waste management, recognizing the company’s long-term commitment to ecological rehabilitation and sustainable community practices in Sulawesi. According to the award committee, PT […]

Jakarta to Host First Green Mineral Investment Forum Ahead of ISF 2025

Jakarta will host the inaugural Indonesia Green Mineral Investment Forum (IGMIF) on 2 October 2025, organized by the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM in collaboration with WRI Indonesia. The event will convene policymakers, investors, clean technology providers, industry leaders, and international partners to explore opportunities in sustainable mining and green mineral development. Positioned as […]

Nickel Industries Secures US$800m via Bond Issue to Extend Debt Maturities

KELASTAMBANG: Nickel Industries Limited has successfully completed a US$800 million senior unsecured notes issuance at a 9.0% coupon, maturing in 2030, the company announced on 25 September 2025 in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The move aims to refinance existing liabilities and strengthen its capital structure amid ongoing expansion efforts. The proceeds […]