The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is collaborating with the Australian Northern Territory (NT) which focuses on critical and strategic mineral supply chains, which are expected to strengthen Indonesia's position in the global mineral supply chain, as well as support NT Australia's efforts to diversify its mineral supply.
Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Dadan Kusdiana said that the content of this cooperation is in accordance with the recently passed Mineral and Coal Law (UU Minerba). The focus of Indonesia's mineral and coal development policies refers to the main goal that reflects the balance between economic, environmental and social priorities.
"The focus is to support economic growth and create jobs, with priority on research, innovation, and exploration to strengthen the security of mineral reserves," said Dadan, quoted on Saturday, February 22.
The decarbonization of the mining industry, according to Dadan, is an important step, involving the adoption of renewable energy, electrification of mining operations, and advanced technology.
"Indonesia is also implementing practices to prevent the loss of biodiversity and protect natural ecosystems, ensuring sustainable and responsible development efforts," said Dadan.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Trade, Business and Relations of the Australian Northern Territory Hon Robynmenday hopes that this partnership can be implemented immediately through concrete cooperation at the industrial and government levels.
"Our resources continue to grow every day, we find new reserves and opportunities, especially in critical mineral sectors. Many organizations and businesses have expressed interest in investing in our region due to significant opportunities."
For information, the Memorandum of Understanding of the Critical and Strategic Mineral Supply Chain itself has been signed by both parties on November 12, 2024. As an implementation of this cooperation, in April 2025 a Roadshow Mineral Indonesia-NT Australia will be held, in the form of a visit from Indonesian mining companies to NT, Australia.
Then continued with a visit to Sulawesi, namely Sorowako and Morowali or Maluku in Weda Bay in May 2025.
Not only that, but in 2025 a joint study and development will also be carried out in the exploration of processing and purification technology for increased efficiency and sustainability. Also the development of expertise and training by establishing an educational program to increase human resource capacity. The socialization activity was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Arie Havas Oegroseno, Minister of Trade, Business and Relations of the Asian Northern Territory Australia Hon Robynek, as well as mining stakeholders in Indonesia.
