Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital\nAffairs (Wamenkomdigi) Nezar Patria has highlighted the potential of\ndownstreaming critical minerals such as nickel and copper as a\nfoundation for growing and supporting artificial intelligence (AI)\nindustry in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Nezar, in a statement from the ministry confirmed in Jakarta on\nThursday, said Indonesia\u2019s mineral downstreaming needs to be directed\ntowards supporting the development of resilient, efficient and\nsustainable digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the world asks Indonesia to supply raw materials for the energy\ntransition and the digital transition, Indonesia must ensure that the\nvalue chain is sustainable for both parties,\u201d said Nezar.<\/p>\n
Indonesia holds a strategic position in the global mineral supply\nchain. With a contribution of around 62 per cent to global nickel mine\nproduction, Indonesia has a significant opportunity to strengthen its\nrole in the global technology value chain.<\/p>\n
However, this position also carries a responsibility to ensure that\nmineral processing activities deliver economic benefits while\nsafeguarding environmental and social sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cDownstreaming must mean more than simply processing minerals near\nmining sites. It must include improved environmental performance,\nstronger traceability, responsible labour practices, the use of\nlow-carbon energy, and serious attention to waste, water and the impact\non communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Beyond minerals, the development of data centres requires electricity\nsupply, fibre-optic networks, land, cooling systems, semiconductors,\nskilled experts and responsible governance.<\/p>\n
Therefore, AI development cannot be viewed merely as a digital\nagenda, but is also closely linked to energy, industrial, financing and\nenvironmental policy.<\/p>\n
Indonesia, Deputy Minister Nezar added, has the opportunity to become\na regional AI hub thanks to its strategic geographic position, growing\ndigital economy and availability of digital talent.<\/p>\n
However, this opportunity must be matched by infrastructure readiness\nand the capacity to create added value at home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must turn this growth into the creation of high value-added jobs,\nthe strengthening of domestic capabilities and sustainable economic\ndevelopment,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/komdigi-highlights-mineral-downstreaming-potential-to-support-ai-industry-1791435139", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }