Indonesia Issues New Rule Allowing Mineral Exports in Force Majeure Cases

MINING - JAKARTA. The Indonesian government has issued a regulation allowing mineral companies to export unprocessed ore in force majeure situations, the energy ministry said on Thursday.

Indonesia banned exports of raw minerals in 2023 to encourage metals processing at home, but has made some exemptions, including to miner PT Freeport Indonesia, which was granted a permit last year to export copper concentrate until repairs at its Manyar smelter are completed.

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