Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Approves 664 Mineral and Coal Mining RKAB

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has approved 664 Work Plans and Budget Documents (RKAB) submitted by mining companies as of June 12, 2026.

The ministry said the approval process was carried out in a professional, transparent, and accountable manner to ensure mining activities comply with regulations and support the sustainable management of mineral and coal resources.

“As of June 12, 2026, the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has approved 664 RKABs for 2026. Meanwhile, a number of other applications remain under evaluation, subject to the completeness of documents and fulfillment of applicable requirements,” Director General of Minerals and Coal Tri Winarno said in a written statement on Friday (12/6/2026).

Tri emphasized the importance of meeting licensing requirements and regulatory obligations before mining operations can commence. He noted that mining activities cannot be conducted solely on the basis of holding a Mining Business License (IUP).

Mining companies are also required to prepare clear operational plans and comply with technical, environmental, safety, and state revenue obligations before receiving approval to begin operations.

“Every mining activity must have a legal basis, clear planning, and comply with all applicable regulations. Therefore, the government conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the various requirements that form part of mining governance,” Tri said.

Under Article 111 of Law No. 3/2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining, the RKAB is a mandatory document for holders of Mining Business Licenses (IUP) and Special Mining Business Licenses (IUPK). It outlines mining business plans covering operational, technical, financial, and environmental aspects.

The RKAB serves as a reference for companies in carrying out mining activities during exploration, production operations, processing and refining, as well as post-mining activities. As such, every RKAB submission must undergo an evaluation process before receiving government approval. The entire submission, evaluation, and approval process is conducted online through the integrated MinerbaOne information system.

As part of the evaluation process, the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal reviews a range of factors, including administrative completeness and licensing legality, compliance of mining plans with Good Mining Practice principles, fulfillment of environmental obligations including reclamation guarantees, mining safety standards, and the company’s ability to meet state revenue obligations.

“We continue to review and evaluate submitted documents to ensure mining activities proceed according to plan and adhere to good mining governance principles. Approval is granted only after all required aspects are deemed compliant with prevailing regulations,” Tri said.

The RKAB framework has been strengthened through Government Regulation No. 39/2025 and ESDM Ministerial Regulation No. 17/2025. All RKAB submissions are now processed electronically through the integrated e-RKAB system as part of the government’s digital transformation of mineral and coal governance.

Under the new policy, the RKAB matrix has been streamlined to three matrices for the exploration stage and ten matrices for the production operation stage. The simplification aims to reduce administrative burdens without compromising oversight of mining safety, non-tax state revenue (PNBP) obligations, mining services utilization, community development and empowerment (PPM), and reclamation requirements.

“Matrices that are no longer in use have been incorporated into periodic realization reporting matrices that companies are required to submit regularly,” Tri added.

Source: https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8530009/kementerian-esdm-setujui-664-rkab-tambang-minerba

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