"Our abundant natural resources must be managed well to serve the people's welfare, in accordance with Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution," Lahadalia said at the Mineral & Coal Convention-Expo (Minerba Convex) 2025 in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Article 33 stipulates that the economy should be a collective effort based on kinship, with the state controlling natural resources and key sectors for the public good.
He said Indonesia's mining policies align with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to ensure sustainability for future generations.
"The President emphasizes that we must not deplete our natural resources at once. We need to manage them well, with proper environmental care and regulatory compliance," he was quoted in a statement as saying on Thursday.
Lahadalia highlighted efforts to ensure equitable economic growth across regions through downstream mining initiatives.
The government has approved 18–20 downstream projects worth US$38 billion, expected to create 300,000 direct and over one million indirect jobs.
"This is the state's role to promote equitable growth in regions, not just in Jakarta. Downstreaming is key for accelerating development," he stressed.
Indonesia's updated mineral and coal law prioritizes MSMEs, cooperatives, and regional government-owned enterprises (BUMD) in mining permit applications.
To support this, the Energy Ministry has launched the Minerba One app, integrating digital systems for mining governance — from feasibility studies to production and sales reporting — to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the mineral and coal sector.
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Editor: Anton Santoso
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