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EARTH WIRE -- Indonesian NGOs laud Presidential order to stop mercury use in mining

Numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have lauded the order issued by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to stop ...

President orders to stop mercury use in traditional mining

President Joko Widodo has instructed small-scale gold miners to stop the use of mercury, as it could damage the ...

Indonesia allows Freeport to carry out exports for one year

The Indonesian government has given PT Freeport a chance to carry out concentrate exports for one year, although it is ...

When will mineral ore exports be totally banned?

Indonesia has, for years, borne witness to the disadvantageous exploitation of its rich mineral resources, losing ...

Indonesian govt threatens to revoke permits of mining companies

Mining companies have, so far, benefited from exploiting and exporting Indonesias mineral ores without processing it ...

SAR team has difficulties rescuing illegal gold miners buried in pit

Emergency teams have found it difficult to rescue 11 illegal gold miners buried in a 50-meter deep pit at Sei Macang ...

Lore Lindu National Park grappling for funds

The Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL) is currently struggling to procure funding to patch the holes left by illegal gold ...

President orders ministers to control mining accidents

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has ordered his ministers to control mining work, particularly in small mining areas in ...

Banyuwangi lures tourists with train ride, scenic nature

Banyuwangi is the right choice for families looking for a tourist destination that offers a fun trolley train ride ...

Indonesia`s economy expected to perform better this year

The Indonesian economy is expected to perform better this year than it did last year after the government issued a ...

Maluku police chief denies his men`s involvement in clash

The Chief of the Maluku Provincial Police, Brig. Gen. Murad Ismail, denied his mens involvement in the clash among ...

Freeport ceases operations in Grasberg mine after accident claims 4

Operations in the Grasberg mine was temporarily halted by PT Freeport Indonesia, following an accident that killed ...

BI: BBM imports still a big challenge

Bank Indonesia said imports of subsidized oil fuels (BBM) are still a big challenge in the efforts to reduce current ...

BEI: Strong gain of JCI could encourage IPO

The Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) said the growing trend of the Jakarta composite index (JCI) could encourage ...

Three victims of Papua`s landslide still missing : Mily officer

Three miners buried by a landslide that occurred in a traditional gold mining site in Baya Biru of Paniai District, ...