Just Formed By Prabowo, Bahlil Explains The Difference Between The Duties Of The Mineral Industry Agency And KESDM

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia explained the difference in tasks between the Mineral Industrial Baan and the ministry he leads.

Bahlil welcomed the formation of this new body. According to him, there are differences in tasks between these two institutions. Later, this agency will focus on industrial research to create added value for strategic minerals, one of which is Land Metal Jang (LTJ) or Rare Earth Elements (REE)

"This Mineral Industry Agency will focus on industrial research to create added value. For example, we rarely price rare earth metals," said Bahlil, Monday, August 25.

The former Head of BKPM said that in the future, the LTJ processing will be carried out by the state and not open to the public.

"Later there will be governance itself, and we'll just have to wait for the rules," he continued.

Meanwhile, the task of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will be centered on the provision of mineral raw materials on the upstream side. Meanwhile, the products will finally be determined by the Mineral Agency.

"Yes, we just prepare the raw materials, the finally product will be in the mineral industry body which will determine. This is still led by the Minister of Research and Technology," said Bahlil.

Just so you know, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto appointed Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto as Head of the Mineral Industry Agency.

Brian took on his new responsibility through the oath of office at the State Palace, Jakarta, today in accordance with the Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number Presidential Decree 77P of 2025 concerning the Appointment of the Head of the Mineral Industry Agency.

Brian's inauguration also marks the establishment of a Mineral Industry Agency in Indonesia which has been managed by the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).

Downstreaming of mineral resources is now managed in Indonesia such as nickel, bauxite, copper, and rare earth to target global needs for clean energy and battery technology.