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Indonesia

Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country and archipelago comprising more than 17 000 islands stretching between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The capital is Jakarta, located on the island of Java. With a population exceeding 270-million, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and the largest economy in Southeast Asia. The country operates as a presidential republic, with a directly elected president serving as both head of State and head of government. Indonesia is a member of the Group of Twenty (G20), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The economy is diverse, with key sectors including coal mining, liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, palm oil cultivation, manufacturing and services. Indonesia is one of the world's leading exporters of thermal coal and a significant producer of nickel, tin and other minerals. The rupiah is the national currency, issued by Bank Indonesia, the central bank. Major trading partners include Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore and Vietnam. Indonesia's strategic location along major shipping lanes and its abundant natural resources underpin its importance in regional and global trade. The country gained independence from the Netherlands in 1945, following centuries of colonial rule and Japanese occupation during the Second World War.

Indonesia News


Blasting at a coal mine in Russia
India explores Russian coking coal assets, more nickel supplies, sources say
Updated 1 hour 51 minutes ago By: Reuters

India's State-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and NMDC are exploring acquisitions of coking coal assets in Russia as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of critical raw materials, Indian... 


Pre-concentration plant works at South Crofty
Cornish reports progress on multiple South Crofty workstreams ahead of mid-2028 start
10th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed tin developer Cornish Metals is making swift progress toward starting commercial production at the South Crofty project in Cornwall, UK, by mid-2028. Cornish is actively refurbishing... 


Weda Bay nickel ore
Eramet halts Weda Bay Nickel production in Indonesia after mining quota runs out
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

The Indonesian unit of French miner Eramet has halted nickel ore production after a government decision to slash its 2026 mining quota by 70% compared to last year left it unable to continue... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


PyroFuZA can restore South Africa’s value-adding power.
South Africa can become strong value-add minerals player again, PyroFuZA points out
2nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Look out for PyroFuZA. Those eight letters have the potential to make best use of South Africa’s natural resources and restore South Africa’s value-adding power, which, in turn, can help to foot... 


Nickel ready for export in Indonesia
Indonesia advances export control plan despite uncertainty
1st June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia is pushing ahead with plans to centralize exports of key commodities starting June 1, casting a cloud of regulatory uncertainty over natural resource producers. Coal, palm oil and ferro... 


The Grande Côte mineral sands operation
Eramet appoints CFO, partially restarts Senegal mineral sands processing after Feb fire
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified metals miner Eramet has appointed Simon Henochsberg to succeed Abel Martins as group CFO and has announced the partial restart of mineral sands processing at its Grande Côte operation,... 


Coal excavation
Indonesia coal export shake-up rattles miners, traders
22nd May 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia's plan to route coal exports through a state firm has rattled traders and miners in the world's largest exporter over its viability, at a time when liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply... 


Truck being loaded with coal in Mongolia
Mongolia's coal shipments to China surge 61% in April, overtaking Indonesia
22nd May 2026 By: Reuters

China's coal imports from Mongolia surged 61% in April, propelling it ahead of Indonesia, which is traditionally the world's largest coal exporter and has long been China's top supplier of the... 


Coal piles in Indonesia
Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, President says
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that his government will centralise exports of key commodities as part of efforts to boost state revenues and tighten the country's grip over... 


A nickel smelter in Indonesia
Chinese firms warn Indonesia's nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment
14th May 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese companies operating in Indonesia are urging more business-friendly policies, warning tighter nickel ore quotas, higher taxes and a new pricing formula are driving up costs and threatening... 


The Grasberg mine
Freeport says Grasberg recovery not delayed until 2028, stands by 2027 forecast
12th May 2026 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan said on Monday that it still expects Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine to resume full production by the end of 2027, reiterating a plan outlined last month and pushing back... 


A smelter in Indonesia
Indonesia delays plan to impose higher royalties, export duties on minerals
11th May 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia has delayed plans to extract more revenue from the mining sector until it can figure out an "ideal formulation" that benefits both the government and mining firms, the country's mining... 


Grasberg mine
Freeport Indonesia pushes back Grasberg Copper restart by a year
8th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

PT Freeport Indonesia pushed back the full restart of its giant Grasberg copper mine by a year, worsening supply constraints that are already impacting the global market for the metal. The complex... 


Indonesia coal heaps
Iran war gives small boost to thermal coal, further gains possible - columnist
5th May 2026 By: Reuters

Seaborne thermal coal prices in Asia rallied in the wake of the US and Israeli war against Iran, but the gains are modest and nowhere near the size seen during the crisis created by Russia's... 


Seelan Gobalsamy, Group CEO of Omnia Holdings
Seelan Gobalsamy
1st May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Seelan Gobalsamy, Group CEO of Omnia Holdings, a globally diversified chemicals group that operates in 23 countries across the mining and agriculture sectors 


Silver bars
Persistent deficit, firm investment demand underpin silver outlook
1st May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based industry body The Silver Institute expects total demand to decrease modestly by 2% year-on-year this year to 1.11-billion ounces, given sustained high prices that impact jewellery and... 


PT Vale Indonesia operation
PT Vale Indonesia secures first sustainability-linked loan facility worth $750m
30th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nickel miner PT Vale Indonesia has secured a $750-million sustainability-linked loan facility, including a $250-million greenshoe option, marking its debut in the syndicated loan market and... 


Hengjaya mine, in Indonesia
Nickel Industries grows quarterly volumes, earnings in Indonesia
29th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Nickel Industries has generated $135-million of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation in the quarter ended March 31, marking the strongest quarterly... 


The Grasberg mine
Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%
23rd April 2026 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan, the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, said on Thursday it expects a slower-than-anticipated recovery at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia after a fatal flood... 


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