In the midst of commodity price fluctuations, the mining sector remains a mainstay of the Indonesian economy.

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JAKARTA - Indonesia's economic performance shows a positive trend reflected in the report of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) which recorded the national economy grew 5.61 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.

During this period, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on the basis of prevailing prices reached Rp6,187.2 trillion, while the GDP on the basis of constant prices in 2010 was recorded at Rp3,447.7 trillion.

In the midst of this growth, the mining sector continues to play a strategic role, not only in terms of production, but also as a support for state revenues, exports, energy security, and job creation in various regions.

In addition, based on BPS data, Indonesia's export value from January to April 2026 reached 92.15 billion US dollars, an increase of 5.48 percent compared to the same period last year.

In terms of fiscal policy, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reported that the realization of Non-Tax State Revenues (PNBP) in 2025 reached IDR 138.37 trillion, or equivalent to 108.56 percent of the 2025 DIPA target of IDR 127.44 trillion.

The PNBP from the mineral resources and coal sectors became the largest contributor with a realization of 104.38 percent of the target set.

Commissioner of PT Andalan Artha Primanusa, Ivan Victor Salim, assessed that the achievement provided a positive signal for the outlook for the mining sector in the second half of 2026.

"The achievement of the ESDM sector's acceptance gives a positive signal for the second half of 2026. In the midst of moving commodity prices, mines are still able to maintain fiscal contributions and economic activity in the region," he said in a statement, quoted Monday, July 6.

According to him, the realization of revenue that exceeds the target is the basis for the government and business actors to maintain the sustainability of activities in the mining sector.

He added that in the mining operation area, production activities create a wide economic chain, ranging from land clearing, land stripping, material transportation, mine road maintenance, to the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

The activity not only involves mining business permit holders, but also various supporting service companies.

Ivan explained that mining operations are highly dependent on the existence of contractors, heavy equipment operators, transportation service providers, infrastructure maintenance companies, to occupational safety supervisors.

According to him, as the scale of production increases, the need for service providers who are able to work efficiently, on time, and meet safety standards will also increase.

"Mining growth requires a strong supporting ecosystem. Service companies that are able to maintain efficiency, safety, and operational accuracy will be increasingly needed when production activities continue," he said.

Entering the middle of 2026, the mining sector is still one of the main drivers of the national economy through its contribution to economic growth, exports, state revenues, and economic activity in the region.

However, he added that the sustainability of these contributions requires disciplined governance and support from a professional industry ecosystem.

According to him, the presence of professional support service companies will be an important factor to maintain the productivity of the mining sector while ensuring that operational activities continue to run efficiently, safely, and sustainably.