October 7, 2025
Indonesia's mining ministry has announced a new regulation that reduces the validity of mining production quotas from three years to one year. This change aims to give the government more control over mining output and help stabilize commodity prices. The regulation is effective immediately, as stated by the ministry when it was published on Tuesday.
Quotas for the year 2025 will remain valid, but miners must reapply for quotas that were previously issued for 2026 and 2027. This adjustment was initially announced in July by Bahlil Lahadalia, the mining minister, who emphasized its role in managing the country's mining output and supporting prices for commodities like coal and nickel.
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) had previously urged the government to maintain the three-year validity period to ensure a stable business environment.
