Was thinking of putting a punt on until i read this??17 Feb 2026 10:46
The investigation into PT Investasi Mandiri (PT IM), the primary Indonesian subsidiary of PYX Resources, has escalated into what local authorities are calling a "mega corruption" case. As of February 2026, several high-ranking individuals have been arrested, and the financial stakes have reached massive proportions.
Here is the breakdown of the current situation:
1. The Core Allegations
The Central Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati Kalteng) alleges that between 2020 and 2025, PT IM systematically manipulated its mining and export processes.
The "Cover" Scheme: Prosecutors allege that PT IM did not mine all of its product from its own licensed area. Instead, they are accused of buying raw minerals from illegal community miners and then using PT IM’s legal RKAB (Work Plan and Budget) approvals to "wash" the minerals and export them as if they were legally produced.
State Losses: Authorities estimate the total loss to the Indonesian state at IDR 1.3 trillion (approximately $84 million USD). This includes unpaid royalties, environmental damage, and illegal mineral exploitation.
2. Key Suspects and Arrests
The investigation is no longer just "underway"—it has resulted in formal charges against both company leaders and government officials:
Herbowo Siswanto (HS): The Director of PT Investasi Mandiri. He was named a suspect and detained in December 2025.
Vent Christway (VC): The former Head of the Central Kalimantan Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Agency. He is accused of facilitating the irregular permits.
ETS: An employee of PT IM who was recently named as a suspect in late December 2025.
3. Asset Seizures
To recover the alleged losses, the Indonesian government has already begun seizing physical assets:
The Zircon Plant: In September 2025, prosecutors officially seized PT IM’s zircon processing plant in Gunung Mas.
Equipment: Heavy machinery, generators, and even containers of documents and electronic devices have been confiscated during raids on the company's offices and government buildings.
Cash Recovery: As of January 2026, about IDR 2.1 billion (~$135,000 USD) has already been "returned" to the state by various witnesses and parties involved in the money trail.
PROSECUTORS HAVE SEIZED PT IM’s zircon processing plant in Gunung Mas. Unless I'm missing something the prosecutors seem to have seized the plant which essentially belongs to PYX. This is not just about PYX awaiting a renewal of the license if the plant has been seized? Can someone more informed clarify?
IH: A civil servant at the provincial mining office who allegedly assisted in the scheme.