[SMM Flash News] Indonesia’s ESDM Suspends Over 50 Mining Licenses (IUPs) Over Delayed 2026 RKAB Submissions

Published: May 19, 2026 14:49

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Following three consecutive warning letters, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has suspended more than 50 mineral and coal mining licenses (IUPs), including 34 nickel operations, for failing to submit their 2026 Work Plans and Budgets (RKAB). Tri Winarno, ESDM’s Director General of Minerals and Coal, stated on May 18 that the affected miners have been given a strict 90-day grace period to rectify their filings, after which non-compliance will lead to the permanent revocation of their mining licenses as the state tightens sector oversight.

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