JAKARTA - Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Energy, Coal and Mineral Suppliers (Aspebindo) Anggawira expressed his support for the revocation of four nickel mining business permits (IUP) in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.
"This is a firm step in ensuring that only investors who comply with the law and have a sustainability commitment can operate," said Anggawira who is also the Secretary General of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi) as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, June 11.
He stated that this step is a form of control that actually strengthens a healthy investment ecosystem.
He explained that the revocation of the IUP was in accordance with the mandate of Law no. 3 of 2020 concerning Minerba, Government Regulation No. 96 of 2021, as well as Presidential Instruction No. 1 of 2022 which emphasized the importance of controlling land permits and utilization.
"This is not an anti-investment form, it is the opposite. This is a natural selection for investors who are serious, legal, and long-term oriented. What needs to be maintained is transparency in the evaluation and involvement of local communities, including indigenous peoples," said Anggawira.
Responding to the issue of mining distance to tourist areas, Anggawira explained that based on initial verification, the mine site was about 30-40 kilometers from the main tourist destination on Piaynemo Island.
According to him, from a technical point of view and environmental regulations, the distance is still relatively safe as long as mining operations comply with legal and environmental ethics provisions according to the Analysis on Environmental Impacts or AMDAL.
"The important thing is that mining activities must be in accordance with AMDAL documents, carry out reclamation and post-mining according to regulations, and respect the rights of indigenous peoples by applying the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)," he also said.
President Prabowo Subianto decided to revoke four mining business permits (IUP) in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua.
The four companies whose IUPs were revoked were PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, PT Nurham, PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa, and PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining.
A total of three of the four companies obtained mining permits from the local government (Bupati Raja Ampat), namely PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa (MRP) with the IUP issued in 2013, PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining (KSM) with the IUP issued in 2013, and PT Nurham with the IUP issued in 2025.
Meanwhile, the permit for PT Anugerah Surya Pratama (ASP) was granted by the central government, with a Production Operation permit since 2013.
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In addition to the four companies, there is PT GAG Nickel which is a subsidiary of PT Aneka Pertambangan Tbk (Antam), with a permit scheme in the form of a work contract.
ESDM Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the permit for GAG Nickel was not revoked, but the company's operations would be closely monitored.
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