Strategy to Safeguard Indonesia's Mining Revenue Amidst Global Conflicts

Amidst Indonesia’s economic growth reaching 5.11% (yoy) in 2025, the mining industry has experienced a contraction of 0.66% alongside slowing global commodity demand and a decline in national coal exports and production. Examining the condition of Indonesia’s mining industry, Edi Permadi, a Professional Expert on Natural Resource Wealth at LEMHANAS, discussed developments in the sector, ranging from licensing to the production of national minerals and coal. A balance between mining sector policies and global developments is required to maximise industry performance. Geopolitical factors, including the Middle East war, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the US-China trade war, must be considered to safeguard the state’s revenue engine derived from the mining sector while ensuring the industry’s sustainability.