Indonesia has abundant minerals, including coal, gold, bauxite, copper and nickel, alongside potential to produce alluvial diamonds. It plays a crucial role in the global coal markets and is among the largest suppliers of coal to Asian markets such as India, China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The country’s mining industry is a key contributor to the nation’s economic growth.
Indonesia is the leading producer of nickel in the world and also produces gold, copper, bauxite, among other minerals. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), as of January 2025, Indonesia has 42.3% of the world’s nickel reserves, 9.7% of bauxite and 5.6% of gold reserves.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) is the country’s chief governing body. It endeavors to improve energy and mineral operations, making more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Meanwhile, the Association of Exploration and Mining Development Indonesia promotes the minerals sector in Indonesia in socially, politically, environmentally, and commercially responsible ways. In addition, it also attracts investment for new resource discoveries in the country and assists the government in developing mineral policies.
Report Scope
- The report outlines the governing bodies, governing laws, various mineral licenses, and fees.
Reasons to Buy
- Enhance your decision-making capability in a more rapid and time-sensitive manner
- Find out Indonesia’s governing bodies and major laws in the industry
- Identify various mineral licenses and fees
- Gain an overview of Indonesia’s mining fiscal regime
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Country overview
- Mineral overview
- Governing bodies
- Law and regulations
- Rights and obligations
- Mineral licenses and mining Areas
- Taxes and royalties
- Sustainable mining practices
- Appendix

