KPK-Greenpeace Discusses Nickel Mining In Raja Ampat Which Is In The Spotlight

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) received Greenpeace Indonesia at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Monday, June 23. A number of discussions were held, including related to nickel mining in Raja Ampat, Papua which was in the spotlight.

"Greenpeace (coming, red) is related to coordination and supervision activities, especially in the prevention aspect related to nickel mining business permits in Raja Ampat," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters quoted on Tuesday, June 24.

Budi did not elaborate further on the meeting. He only said the discussion also discussed improvement efforts related to the issuance of the IUP.

"We also continue to encourage future improvement efforts, improvement efforts in its governance in nickel mining," he said.

This step is expected to map the potential for corruption, Budi said. "So that in the future, we can really see the governance of mining in Indonesia in accordance with the operating standards of the procedure, in accordance with applicable regulations including licensing and how the post-mining rehabilitation is," continued Budi.

As previously reported, the government has officially revoked four mining business permits (IUP) in the Raja Ampat Regency, Papua. This step is the aftermath of protests that have been launched by the public in recent times.

Here are 4 fashions whose licenses have been revoked:

1. PT Anugerah Surya Pratama (ASP)

This company has an IUP Production Operation based on the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 912010511135050013 which was issued on January 7, 2024 and is valid until January 7, 2034. The area has an area of 1,173 Ha on Manuran Island. For environmental aspects, PT ASP had AMDAL documents in 2006 and UKL-UPL in the same year from Raja Ampat Regent.

2. PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa (MRP)

This company is the holder of the IUP from the Decree of the Regent of Raja Ampat No. 153.A of 2013 which is valid for 20 years until February 26, 2033 and covers the area of 2,193 Ha on Batang Pele Island. Activities are still at the exploration stage (landing) and do not yet have environmental documents or environmental approval.

3. PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining (KSM)

PT KSM has an IUP based on the Decree of the Regent No. 290 of 2013, which is valid until 2033 with an area of 5,922 Ha. For regional use, the company holds an IPPKH based on the Decree of the Minister of Environment and Forestry in 2022. Production activities have been carried out since 2023, but currently no production activities are ongoing.

4. PT Nurham

IUP holder based on the Decree of the Regent of Raja Ampat No. 8/1/IUP/PMDN/2025 has a permit until 2033 with an area of 3,000 hectares on Waegeo Island. The company has had environmental approval from the Raja Ampat Regency Government since 2013. Until now the company has not produced.