The government has revoked the Production Operation Mining Business\nLicence (IUP) of PT Kristalin Ekalestari (KEL) after a field inspection\nfound mining activity in a forest area without approval for the use of\nforest land. The decision, issued by Rosan Roeslani on 12 October 2026,\napplies to the company\u2019s concession in Nabire Regency, Central Papua,\naccording to Detik Finance.<\/p>\n
The revocation is set out in Decision No.\u00a020261012-01-0001. It annuls\nthe Papua provincial Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office\nHead\u2019s Decision No.\u00a0112\/IUP-OPEMAS\/DPMPTSP\/2020, which granted a\nproduction-operation licence for metallic gold and associated\nminerals.<\/p>\n
Under the decision, PT Kristalin Ekalestari\u2019s entire 3,500-hectare\nMining Business Permit Area (WIUP) will revert to the control of the\nGovernment of the Republic of Indonesia in accordance with the laws and\nregulations. The company must also fulfil any outstanding\nobligations.<\/p>\n
Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and Head of\nthe Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), issued the decision on behalf\nof the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). In a written\nstatement on Friday (23 October 2026), he stressed that investment\nactivities must comply with applicable laws.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government continues to welcome high-quality and sustainable\ninvestment. However, compliance with the law is absolute and\nnon-negotiable. Every mining business in Indonesia must operate within\nthe law, hold valid environmental and forestry approvals, and respect\nthe boundaries of its designated concession,\u201d Rosan said.<\/p>\n
The decision followed a request from the ESDM Minister, set out in\nletter No.\u00a0T-356\/MB.04\/MEM.B\/2026 dated 9 October 2026. That request\nreferred to a recommendation from the Defence Minister, in his capacity\nas head of the PKH Task Force Steering Committee, in letter\nNo.\u00a0R-2070\/PKH-RAH\/08\/2026 dated 31 August 2026.<\/p>\n
The PKH Task Force\u2019s field inspection in Nabire found that PT\nKristalin Ekalestari had cleared land for mining within a forest area\nwithout Approval for the Use of Forest Areas (PPKH). The findings\ncovered activities both inside and outside the company\u2019s licensed\narea.<\/p>\n
In addition to losing its concession, PT Kristalin Ekalestari must\nsettle all outstanding obligations. It must also resolve any liabilities\nrelated to customs facilities for imported equipment or machinery, if\napplicable, and meet its employment obligations in accordance with\nregulations.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming\/BKPM will coordinate\nwith relevant technical ministries, the PKH Task Force and law\nenforcement agencies to oversee the implementation of risk-based\nbusiness licensing. The government said the action forms part of efforts\nto ensure legal certainty, sound natural-resource governance and\ncompliance with environmental regulations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bkpm-revokes-pt-kristalin-ekalestaris-mining-permit-in-papua-1792774247", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }