Why Did the Indonesian Government Suspend 190 Mining Companies?
190 mining companies suddenly slammed on the brakes. The Nickel Mining Association directly backed the authorities, and even the President called for clearing out illegal mines. To make money in Indonesia's mining sector, companies must first pass compliance checks. The turning point has truly arrived. On September 18th, the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal at the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources suddenly dropped a bombshell, suspending 190 mining companies. In simple terms, there were two issues: either they had not paid enough reclamation guarantee deposits, or their RKAB (Work Plan and Budget for Mining Operations) was non-compliant. More critically, the Indonesian Nickel Mining Association directly came out in support of the enforcement, and this is not an isolated incident. As early as August 15th, Independence Day, Prabowo
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