Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry Responds to APNI's 30% Production Increase Statement, Clarifies 2026 RKAB Revision Rules

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-24T10:47:03+00:00

Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Director General Tri Winarno responded to nickel mining industry association comments about a potential 30% production increase from revising RKAB in July, confirming that enterprises can apply for revisions based on actual needs, but increases are not uniform. He pointed out that the revision procedure will commence in the second half of 2026, as part of routine regulatory processes rather than a special measure in response to recent quota cuts.

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2026-03-24 10:47:03

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In response to the Indonesian Nickel Ore Association (APNI) stating that the revised RKAB in July could potentially increase production by 30%, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Director of Mineral and Coal, Tri Winarno, provided a clarification. He confirmed that under current regulations, nickel miners can indeed apply for a revision of the 2026 production quota (RKAB), but the specific approval increase will depend on each company’s actual needs and assessments, and is not a uniform percentage. Tri emphasized that the revision process is expected to begin in the second half of 2026 as part of routine regulatory procedures, rather than a special policy aimed at the recent quota reduction to 260-270 million tons. (SMM)

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