Though Prohibition Remains, Illicit Bauxite Mining Continues In NW Indonesia
A longstanding ban on the practice notwithstanding, illicit bauxite mining reportedly continues in the northwestern reaches of Indonesia. Such was the reportage from domestic sources this weekend. Per Indonesian news agency Antara, illegal bauxite mining is underway in Angkut, Dendang and Bukit Batu in the Bintan District of Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province. Though the culprits are known to […]
Investment in Indonesia’s energy sector to rise by 39.2% this year
JAKARTA (RambuEnergy.com) – Deputy Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Arcandra Tahar said he is upbeat the investment target in energy sector – coal and mineral, electricity, renewable energy and oil and gas – would rise by 39.2% this year to US$37.2 billion from US$26.7 billion last year. To support the target, the energy ministry […]
UPDATE 2-Indonesia sees coal output flat in 2019 amid equipment shortage
* Production seen at 481 million tonnes in 2018 and 2019* 400 mln tonne output cap in 2019 unlikely -mining ministry* Miners waiting up to 12 months for excavators – contractor (Adds industry comments) By Fergus Jensen NUSA DUA, Indonesia, May 7 (Reuters) – Indonesia is targeting annual production of 481 million tonnes of coal […]
Deloitte Global Mining Report Explores Key Trends in 2018
The FINANCIAL — The last 10 years have seen the rollercoaster of highs and lows in the mining sector continue. Commodity prices reached both historic highs and lows, and operational realities shifted irrevocably in the face of a digital revolution. 2018 will likely see the continuation of rapid change in the industry. Released on January […]
