Law enforcement has emerged as a critical factor in maintaining\nproper governance of Indonesia\u2019s mining sector and advancing the\nadoption of ethical mining practices throughout the country. Consistent\nlaw enforcement is necessary to ensure mining operations comply with\nregulations, protect the environment, and provide benefits to both\ncommunities and the state.<\/p>\n
Wahyudi Akbari, Acting Director of Asset and Evidence Management at\nthe Directorate General of Law Enforcement under the Ministry of Energy\nand Mineral Resources, stated that overlapping permit issues in the\nmining sector remain a significant obstacle to business operations and\ninvestment climate. This situation arises when multiple mining permits\nfor the same commodity exist within a single jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen a region already has a permit and then another identical permit\nis issued in that same area, that is not permitted. This can obstruct\nbusiness operations and damage the investment climate,\u201d Wahyudi said\nduring the Indonesia Mining Outlook 2026 event in Jakarta on 4 March\n2026.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Wahyudi noted that illegal mining or mining without\npermits represents a serious challenge, as such activities not only\ncause environmental damage and trigger social conflict, but also\npotentially reduce state revenues from the mining sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cIllegal mining can result in reduced state revenue, environmental\ndamage, and social conflict in surrounding mining areas,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Wahyudi emphasised several key aspects that require attention,\nincluding corporate compliance with environmental obligations, social\nimpacts on communities near mining operations, and contributions to\nstate revenue through non-tax state revenue payments (PNBP).<\/p>\n
Regarding environmental concerns, mining companies are required to\ncomply with various regulations that have been reformed by the\ngovernment. Adherence to environmental documentation and fulfilment of\nreclamation obligations serve as important indicators for law\nenforcement officials in assessing business performance.<\/p>\n
From a social perspective, mining activities are also expected to\ngenerate positive impacts for surrounding communities, including\nimproved access to education, healthcare, and living standards.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/overlapping-mining-permits-and-illegal-mining-pose-law-enforcement-challenges-for-indonesias-extractive-sector-1773172420", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }