Risks of Cooperative Management in Mining
The management of mines by cooperatives has sparked controversy, it could serve as a tool for economic redistribution, but also risks being co-opted by major investors. The Desa…
Claiming Cooperatives as a Tool for Equitable Distribution in the Mining Secto
The government claims that cooperatives can serve as a tool to distribute the economic benefits of mining more equitably. Yet, many unresolved issues remain. After granting mining…
Rampant Illegal Activities in IKN, Government Urged to Investigate from Upstream to Downstream
BALIKPAPAN, KOMPAS — The Nusantara Capital City Authority and the police have been cracking down on illegal activities in the new capital area, located in Penajam Paser Utara…
Three-Day Power Outage in Aceh: Technical Issue or Systemic Problem?
Rio reminds PLN not to shirk its responsibility to compensate consumers. tirto.id – Zikri had not yet finished trimming his customer’s hair when the signs of a blackout began to…
Mining Transparency in East Kalimantan Still Viewed as Lip Service
Samarinda, September 28, 2025 — The 2025 International Day for Universal Access to Information (Right to Know Day) has served as a sobering reminder for transparency advocates in…
Ministry of Energy Temporarily Halts 36 Mineral and Coal Companies in East Kalimantan
The temporary suspension of operating permits for 190 mining companies that failed to place reclamation guarantees is deemed insufficient. The government is being urged to ensure…
To Tackle Inequality, Finance Minister Purbaya Urged to Resolve Taxation Problems
KOMPAS.com — Civil Society Coalition Urges Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform The Civil Society Coalition under the Forum Pajak Berkeadilan Indonesia (FPBI)…
WALHI Pushes for Mining Permit Moratorium in NTB, Urges Law Enforcement Not to Interfere
KORANNTB.com – The issue of People’s Mining Permits (IPR) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has recently escalated, sparking debates between those who support community mining and those…
Analysis: Illegal mining in Indonesia isn’t hidden, it’s protected
Illegal mining is hardly a hidden crime in Indonesia, it is an entrenched industry protected by powerful backers. The practice has persisted for decades, and remains unresolved…
The EU wants to finalize a trade deal with Indonesia by September. Can it?
Donald Trump’s tariff pressure has motivated Brussels and Jakarta to launch a decisive push after nine years of talks. By Jakob Weizman BRUSSELS — When Donald Trump threatened the…