API-IMA Seeks Clarity on Natural Resource Export Policy Amid Supply Chain Concerns

• API-IMA requests clarity on the transition of natural resource export policies to maintain industrial and market stability.

• Regulatory certainty is essential to prevent disruptions to business negotiations and supply chains.

• Clear regulations and contract certainty are required to safeguard investments and business continuity.

The Asosiasi Pertambangan Indonesia (API-IMA) emphasises the importance of clear guidelines during the transition of strategic natural resource export policies to ensure industry sustainability and market stability. Uncertainty in policy implementation could disrupt the mining supply chain, which is a major pillar of the national economy.

Executive Director of API-IMA, Sari Esayanti, stated that regulatory certainty is necessary for companies to effectively conduct business negotiations related to export activities and trade contracts.

“We need clarity to ensure critical negotiation processes for companies proceed smoothly to sustain businesses and maintain market stability,” Sari said on Monday (25 May).

According to API-IMA, the mining sector as a strategic industry requires clarity in reporting mechanisms and coordination involving the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal (Ditjen Minerba) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). Clarity on the regulator’s role is crucial to ensure policy transitions proceed effectively without operational hurdles for businesses.

Beyond regulation, API-IMA also highlighted the importance of respecting previously agreed contracts, whether long-term or short-term sales transactions. Certainty regarding contract validity is key to sustaining business continuity and protecting existing investments.

“We rely on clarity and consistency in contracts to ensure business and investment continuity,” Sari added.