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    "data": {
        "id": 1707750,
        "msgid": "promoting-electrification-in-the-mining-sector-the-industry-needs-this-1777445558",
        "date": "2026-04-29 11:37:10",
        "title": "Promoting Electrification in the Mining Sector, the Industry Needs This!",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "Ahmad Kharis, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Mining Services Association, highlighted that contractor operations, particularly fuel costs for overburden removal and material transport, account for up to 85% of mining expenses, especially in nickel mining. To advance electrification and the use of electric vehicles for sustainability, the industry is seeking clear government policies, including import tax incentives and robust support from PLN for electricity supply, transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy integration. These measures are crucial to address operational challenges and reduce costs amid uncertainties in concessions and work plans.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Mining\nServices Association, Ahmad Kharis, openly discussed the high\noperational costs in the mining sector. He revealed that in running\nmining businesses, one of the largest costs is contractor work. This can\ninclude overburden removal and material transportation, which often\nencompass fuel (BBM), heavy equipment maintenance, and labour\ncomponents. \u201cWe need to know that the biggest part for us is 85% done by\ncontractors. For nickel, we do the most work, so the biggest investment\nis with us. For mining services, as long as there\u2019s profit, it\u2019s okay,\u201d\nexplained Ahmad at the EV Transition in Mining Industry Outlook 2026\nevent on Wednesday (29\/4\/2026). Seeing this, he hopes industry players\ncan receive incentives to support business continuity. Even industry\nplayers are ready to promote the use of electric vehicles as a\ncommitment to sustainability. \u201cThe government\u2019s policy is clear on how\nto achieve NZE. But the derivative policies, we ask the government for\nhelp, we don\u2019t know about import tax. How can we buy (EV) if there\u2019s no\nattractive incentive,\u201d he clarified. As is known, the mining industry is\ncurrently facing various challenges, from concession certainty to RKAB.\nTherefore, according to Ahmad, industry players need strong support from\nvarious parties. Even for electrification, the mining industry greatly\nneeds support from PLN. This is very important, considering the use of\nEV in the mining sector is seen as very beneficial in reducing\noperational costs. \u201cThen next, PLN\u2019s electricity source, how is it if we\ntalk about EBT, how much support for EBT. Then is there heavy industry\nincentive from the government, and how is PLN\u2019s infra support from\ntransmission and capacity sides,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/promoting-electrification-in-the-mining-sector-the-industry-needs-this-1777445558",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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