Mining Exports to Be Regulated Through One-Stop System, Industry Warns Contracts Could Be Disrupted

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id - The government’s plan to form a state special body to strengthen control over mining commodity exports is seen as requiring a thorough review to avoid disrupting investment sustainability and the stability of the national mining industry.

The Indonesian Mining Association (API/IMA) says strengthening governance of the minerals and coal sector is important to optimise state revenue and ensure natural resources provide greater benefits for society. However, policy implementation must also consider business certainty for mining industry players that have long-term sales contracts.

Executive Director of the Indonesian Mining Association Sari Esayanti said that the mining industry, in principle, is ready to support various government policies aimed at strengthening governance of the minerals and coal sector. Many mining companies have undertaken investments under long-term contracts designed based on techno-economic studies over long periods. Therefore, policy changes that affect export patterns need to be made carefully to avoid disrupting business stability.

“IMA supports the government’s efforts to strengthen governance and increase state revenue from the mining sector. However, in its implementation it must continue to pay attention to business certainty, the continuity of long-term contracts, and a competitive investment climate so that the Indonesian mining industry remains trusted and able to grow sustainably,” said Sari Esayanti in Jakarta, Tuesday (20/5/2026).

IMA regards legal certainty and policy stability as key factors in maintaining global market confidence in the Indonesian mining industry. Uncertainty in rules is seen as potentially affecting investment appeal, especially for companies with long-term export commitments with international partners.

On the other hand, the association also understands the government’s efforts to strengthen supervision of the trade in mining commodities amid high global demand for Indonesia’s strategic minerals. The policy is expected to increase added value and enlarge the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

Nevertheless, IMA hopes every new policy is designed with involvement of industry players so that its implementation runs effectively without reducing the competitiveness of Indonesia’s mining sector in international markets.