RE: Added going blue4 Mar 2026 10:42
Hmmmmm, local press has been reporting 190 companies affected BUT, it appears there are 2000 annual applications. 3 months into the new year,
it appears they have really speeded things up......... ππ
Indonesia is aggressively tackling its Mining Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) backlog by simplifying application procedures, implementing digital systems, and returning to annual approvals to control oversupply
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reduced application requirements and is enforcing stricter, faster review timelines to streamline operations.
Efforts to Resolve the RKAB Backlog
Simplification of Procedures: Regulation No. 17 of 2025 simplified the RKAB application matrix, reducing required items from 30 to 10 to speed up approvals.
Digitalization
The government is mandating the use of the MinerbaOne platform for all 2026 submissions, aiming to automate the process for roughly 2,000 yearly applications.
Reduced Approval Times: A new, strict evaluation process mandates a fast-tracked review. If no decision is made within a specific, short period, approval may occur automatically via the system.
Three-Stage Evaluation: The process is now divided into three stages, allowing companies 30 days for revisions, with subsequent opportunities for improvement to avoid total rejection.
Policy Shift
Indonesia is switching from a 3-year approval cycle back to a 1-year cycle starting in 2026 to combat oversupply and price volatility.
Stricter Control
While intended to reduce the backlog, this, along with stricter oversight, is expected to keep supply tight and ensure compliance.
Short-Term Pain
The focus on compliance means that, while efficiency is improving, many applications are being rejected or returned, causing temporary operational delays for some miner
Every day, a day closer.......GLA