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en. tempo. co > read > 2102600 > indonesia-launches-nickel-corridor-deal-with-philippines

Indonesia Launches Nickel Corridor Deal with Philippines

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (944+ words) May 8, 2026 | 04: 47 pm "This collaboration moves beyond an ordinary partnership. It lays the foundation for the Indonesia-Philippines Nickel Corridor," said Airlangga in a press release on Friday, 8 May 2026. The signing took place during the Indonesia-Philippines High-Level Business Roundtable at Jpark Island…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2102075 > colombia-says-9-miners-dead-after-explosion

Colombia Says 9 Miners Dead After Explosion

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (740+ words) May 6, 2026 | 06: 25 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta -An explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombiahas left nine workers dead, according to the country's mining authority. The incident occurred on Monday at the legally operated La Ciscuda mine in themunicipality of Sutatausa…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2016892 > walhi-urges-govt-to-revoke-pt-gag-nikel-mining-permit-in-raja-ampat

Walhi Urges Govt to Revoke PT Gag Nikel Mining Permit in Raja Ampat

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1070+ words) June 12, 2025 | 01: 34 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Forum for the Environment or Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) urges the government to revoke the mining permit of PT Gag Nikel in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. The Head of Walhi's Campaign Division, Fanny…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2094817 > indonesia-to-gradually-ease-coal-production-curbs

Indonesia to Gradually Ease Coal Production Curbs

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (678+ words) March 27, 2026 | 06: 44 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that the government has not issued a new policy regarding the Coal Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) for coal in 2026. However, he stated that coal…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2094618 > prabowo-says-he-seeks-fairer-returns-from-mineral-sector

Prabowo Says He Seeks Fairer Returns From Mineral Sector

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (872+ words) March 26, 2026 | 04: 03 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto has raised concerns over Indonesia's domestic mineral industry, saying the sector has not delivered fair returns to the country. The issue was discussed during a meeting with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2094447 > indonesian-miner-merdeka-gold-resources-files-for-hong-kong-ipo

Indonesian Miner Merdeka Gold Resources Files for Hong Kong IPO

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (835+ words) March 25, 2026 | 05: 26 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-Gold mining company Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk has filed for the listing of its shares, or Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). The Corporate Secretary of Merdeka Gold Resources,…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2091965 > freeport-indonesia-worker-fatally-shot-at-grasberg-mine

Freeport Indonesia Worker Fatally Shot at Grasberg Mine

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (802+ words) March 11, 2026 | 02: 56 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-A worker at PT Freeport Indonesia was fatally shot by an unknown assailant in the open-pit mining area of Grasberg Mining, Mimika, Central Papua, on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. Vice President Corporate Communications of Freeport Indonesia, Katri…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2090696 > megalithic-site-found-in-indonesias-illegal-gold-mine

Megalithic Site Found in Indonesia's Illegal Gold Mine

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (622+ words) March 5, 2026 | 06: 03 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta'A resident of Dongi-Dongi Village, North Lore District, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, discovered a megalithic site in an illegal gold mining area within the Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL). "Greetings. I'm currently in the Dongi-Dongi…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2089333 > forestry-ministry-we-revise-zoning-at-any-time

Forestry Ministry: We Revise Zoning at Any Time

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (686+ words) February 26, 2026 | 10: 09 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-Approached three times by Tempo, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni declined to answer questions about his alleged involvement in altering the core zone of Way Kambas National Park. The change was suspected of accommodating the interests…...

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en. tempo. co > read > 2088031 > indonesia-extends-freeports-mining-permits-in-papua-to-2041

Indonesia Extends Freeport's Mining Permits in Papua to 2041

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (837+ words) February 19, 2026 | 02: 38 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-The American mining company, Freeport-Mc Mo Ran, has announced an agreement with the Indonesian Government to extend the operating rights of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) in Papua until 2041. The agreement is outlined in a Memorandum of…...