KPK Questions The Seriousness Of Prabowo's Government To Revoke Nickel Mining Permit In Raja Ampat

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned the government's seriousness in revoking the mining business license (IUP) of four companies operating in the Raja Ampat area, Papua.

This was conveyed by the Head of the Task Force (Satgas) Korsup Region V KPK Dian Patria in a media discussion entitled 'Realizing a Free Mining from Corruption: Governance of Clean and Accountable Licensing and Supervision', Monday, October 21.

He said that since it was announced that the revocation of business licenses on June 10 there had been no decrees issued.

"Revocational at the State Palace what month is it? Announcement? August huh? June, eh June huh? Or July? June kayaknya. But frankly until now we have never seen the revocation decree," said Dian at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

Dian admitted that he had been looking for information regarding the decree regarding the revocation of the four companies' IUPs. One of them, asked the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

"We asked Minerba," he said at the Investment Coordinating Board or BKPM, "he said.

'Ask BKPM, 'there is no letter from Minerba'. Check again, 'oh, it's already in the letter, it's being processed.' continued Dian.

This condition made him then question the government's seriousness in the revocation of the four IUPs.

"Whether or not the government is serious about withdrawing the four IUPs at Raja Ampat which were announced at the State Palace, but until now there are no documents at all," said Dian.

As a reminder, the government officially revoked four mining business permits (IUP) in the Raja Ampat Regency, Papua in June 2025. This step was taken after recent public protests.

Here are 4 fashions whose licenses have been revoked: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.