Expertise: Energi, Pertambangan & Panas Bumi

Indonesia’s closely watched omnibus jobs creation bill recently became law. The stated aim of Law No. 11 of 2020 regarding Jobs Creation (the “Omnibus Law“) is to bolster investment and create jobs by streamlining regulations and simplifying the licensing process to improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia. The Omnibus Law amends various provisions … Indonesia Omnibus Law – Changes to the Mining Law

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) recently passed the Omnibus Bill on Job Creation (the “Omnibus Bill“). The stated aim of the Omnibus Bill is to bolster investment and create jobs by streamlining regulations and simplifying the licensing process to improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia. The Omnibus Bill, among other things, amends … Indonesia Omnibus Bill – Changes to the Electricity Law

The Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat or “DPR“) recently passed the Omnibus Bill on Job Creation (the “Omnibus Bill“). The stated aim of the Omnibus Bill is to bolster investment and create jobs by streamlining regulations and simplifying the licensing process to improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia. The Omnibus Bill … Indonesia Omnibus Bill – Changes to the Mining Law

The Constitution stipulates that Indonesia’s natural resources are controlled by the state and must be used for the maximum benefit of the Indonesian people. Article 4, paragraph 2 of Law 4/2009 on Coal and Mineral Mining (Law 4/2009) enables the central government or the regional government to exercise control over mineral mining activities. However, the … Mining in Indonesia – Mining Rights and Title

In addition to the Indonesian Constitution, the principal law that regulates the mining industry is Law 4/2009 on Coal and Mineral Mining (Law 4/2009), the amendment of which, under the draft Amendment to Law 4/2009 (the Mining Law Amendment), was recently ratified by the House of Representatives. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) … Mining in Indonesia – Principal Laws and Regulatory Bodies

The mining industry in Indonesia is regulated by way of mining laws. The main regulation is Law 4/2009 on Coal and Mineral Mining (Law 4/2009), which is further implemented by various regulations and decrees issued by:   the central government; the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR); and regional governments at the provincial and … Mining in Indonesia – Legal and Regulatory Structure

Indonesia’s acting Director General of Mining and Coal (“DGMC“) has issued a letter to the country’s provincial Governors to emphasize that the moratorium on the issuance of new mining licenses is still in place. DGMC letter No. 809/30.01/DJB/2020 (“DGMC Letter 809/2020“), issued July 9, 2020, emphasizes the transitional provision of Article 173C of Law No. … No New Mining Licenses – A Reminder to Governors in Indonesia