Indonesian Bauxite Association Urges Miners to Address Global Uncertainty and Rising Costs

Published: Mar 19, 2026 11:55

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] The Indonesian Bauxite Association urges all bauxite miners to pay attention to current challenges: global uncertainty, rising diesel prices, increasing operating costs, 2026 RKAB approvals, rising aluminum prices, tax burdens (incl. HPM), and stricter regulations. In response to these challenges, the Chairman of the Indonesian Bauxite Association urge all bauxite mining operators to renegotiate contracts periodically and suggest using the HPM as a benchmark price.

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