Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI)\nhas commended PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), a member of the MIND ID\nMining Industry Holding, for its role in driving social and economic\ndevelopment for Papuan communities through various social and\nenvironmental responsibility (TJSL) programmes.<\/p>\n
Legislators assessed that Freeport Indonesia\u2019s presence over several\ndecades has delivered tangible benefits, both to the state and to\ncommunities surrounding the mine\u2019s operational areas.<\/p>\n
Arif Riyanto Uopdana, a member of Commission XII, said Freeport has\ndemonstrated a long-term commitment to Indonesia through continued\ninvestment and the sustainability of the company\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI applaud the agreement for a further 12 per cent investment\ntogether with the Indonesian government. This is a new breakthrough\nregarding the continuity of PT Freeport Indonesia\u2019s business, with its\noperating permit extended in line with the life of its reserves,\u201d Arif\nsaid during a hearing with PT Freeport Indonesia.<\/p>\n
He judged that the continuity of the investment would provide\ncertainty of economic benefits while opening space for improving the\nwelfare of Papuan communities.<\/p>\n
Similarly, Alfons Manibui, a Commission XII member from the Golkar\nParty faction, said Freeport has brought enormous benefits to regional\ngovernments and the people of Papua.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish to thank Freeport for its performance, which to this day\ncontinues to deliver benefits to the state. We must also acknowledge\nthat Freeport has provided many benefits to regional governments and,\nabove all, to communities living around the company\u2019s operational\nareas,\u201d said Alfons.<\/p>\n
In his view, Freeport must continue to serve as a national asset\ncapable of safeguarding the sustainability of development in the Land of\nPapua.<\/p>\n
Appreciation was also expressed by Irsan Sosiawan Gading, a\nCommission XII member from the NasDem Party faction. He said the\ncompany\u2019s improved performance must continue to be accompanied by\nstrengthened community empowerment programmes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI applaud PT Freeport\u2019s performance, which has contributed to the\nstate and state revenue. What is equally important is attention to\ncommunities around the mine, so that the benefits of the company\u2019s\npresence are genuinely felt by local people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
PT Freeport Indonesia is one of the largest contributors to state\nrevenue through taxes, dividends, royalties and non-tax state revenue\n(PNBP).<\/p>\n
In 2026, the company\u2019s contribution to the state is estimated to\nreach around US$2.6 billion, rising to around US$4.7 billion in 2027,\ncomprising approximately US$1.9 billion in tax receipts, US$1.9 billion\nin dividends to the government via MIND ID, and around US$800 million in\nnon-tax state revenue, including royalties. Once mining operations\nreturn to normal, the company\u2019s contribution is projected to exceed US$7\nbillion, or roughly Rp120 trillion, per year.<\/p>\n
Beyond its fiscal contribution, Freeport also consistently carries\nout social investment in Papua, allocating around US$100 million each\nyear for community development programmes. These span education, health,\neconomic empowerment, basic infrastructure development, capacity\nbuilding for indigenous communities, and improvements to the quality of\npublic services around the operational area.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-appreciates-mind-id-groups-contribution-to-developing-papua-1784461812", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }