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        "id": 1898083,
        "msgid": "bahlil-challenges-greenpeace-to-prove-claims-of-three-new-mining-permits-1785768749",
        "date": "2026-08-03 21:01:00",
        "title": "Bahlil Challenges Greenpeace to Prove Claims of Three New Mining Permits",
        "author": "Gita Amanda",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has challenged Greenpeace to provide evidence for its claims that three new mining permits have been issued in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya. Bahlil insists the government has not issued any new permits and has instead revoked several, leaving only one company operating in compliance with regulations. He stressed the government's commitment to balancing resource utilisation with environmental protection.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has\ninvited Greenpeace to prove its claim that three new mining permits have\nbeen issued in the Raja Ampat area of Southwest Papua. Bahlil insisted\nthat the government has never issued new permits as alleged by the\nenvironmental organisation.<\/p>\n<p>The government has taken firm action on mining activity in Raja Ampat\nby revoking a number of mining business permits (IUP). Currently, he\nsaid, only one company remains in operation because it complies with the\napplicable regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere is Greenpeace? Yes, ask them to prove it. Where are these\nthree new permits? Just prove it,\u201d Bahlil told reporters in Jakarta on\nMonday (3\/8\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources explained that the\ngovernment had previously evaluated all mining permits in the Raja Ampat\nregion. Following the evaluation, several IUPs were revoked, while one\npermit held by PT GAG Nikel was retained as it was deemed to meet both\nlegal and technical requirements. He stressed that no new permits had\nbeen added after the evaluation process was carried out.<\/p>\n<p>He called on all parties to prioritise verifiable data when conveying\ninformation to the public. According to him, allegations about the\nexistence of three new mining permits must be clearly proven so as not\nto cause confusion among the public.<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil affirmed that the government remains committed to balancing\nthe utilisation of natural resources with environmental protection.\nTherefore, every policy in the mining sector will be based on a thorough\nevaluation of legal aspects, environmental considerations, and the\nnational interest.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bahlil-challenges-greenpeace-to-prove-claims-of-three-new-mining-permits-1785768749",
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