Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is pleased to announce that an SMM-led delegation, headed by SMM Copper & Tin Overseas Marketing Manager Jenny Wu and made up of delegates from the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2026, paid a formal visit to the Association of Indonesian Tin Exporters (AETI) on June 4.
The event was organized by SMM and co-organized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Economic Council, Indonesia Nickel Miners Association (APNI), and MMR, with the Jakarta Futures Exchange as the strategic partner.
This visit underscores SMM’s commitment to fostering long-term, win-win partnerships between Indonesia’s top mineral exporters and worldwide metal industry stakeholders.
During the exchange meeting, AETI representatives gave a detailed introduction to the association’s development background and the overall production and operational status of some local tin enterprises in Indonesia. In the Q&A session, the two sides had in-depth discussions on key industry topics such as the progress of Indonesian tin ore mining quota approvals and certain current industry-related policies, sharing market information and exchanging industry perspectives.
This face-to-face exchange further strengthened ties between industry partners in and outside China, laying a solid foundation for future cross-regional cooperation and information sharing along the tin industry chain.
Introduction to the Association of Indonesian Tin Exporters (AETI)
Profile
The AETI was established on May 9, 2014, and became a member of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on March 14, 2015.
Objectives:
- Creating productive collaboration between the government, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders
- Increasing the added value of Indonesian Tin
- Encouraging the implementation of Good Mining Practices in the tin mining industry
Board of AETI Management
AETI Members
Currently, AETI has 23 member companies of tin exporters spread across the islands of Bangka, Belitung, and Riau
AETI Mandate/Functions
- Advocating for policies that support the national tin industry
- Maintaining the stability and sustainability of the tin export market
- Ensuring member compliance with environmental and trading regulations
- Serving as a forum of communication between tin exporters and the government
AETI Internal Activities
- Training & Development
- AETI Member Meeting
- TinSeller–BuyerMeeting
Others: Reclamation, Charity, Conference, etc.
As a demonstration of AETI's commitment to the environment, we have launched a reclamation program targeting 500 hectares of abandoned post mining land in Bangka Belitung.
AETI also runs regular social programs for the community in Bangka Belitung
Indonesia Tin Update
AETI forecasts that the total national tin production quota in the 2026 Mining Work Plan (RKAB) will be approximately 50,000 tons. This figure has been adjusted from around 53,000 tons in 2025 to stabilize global tin prices.
Currently, ten enterprises have obtained RKAB approvals.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is implementing a more selective evaluation and adjustment of the RKAB. The Indonesian government has introduced these policies to secure future energy reserves while simultaneously controling the structure of tin trade to prevent illegal mining practices.
Dynamics of Indonesian Tin Industry Regulatory Policies
The dynamics of tin regulation in Indonesia over past years have undergone a massive paradigm shift. Driven by ensuring the sustainability and improving the governance of natural resources, optimizing state revenue and promoting downstream industrialization.
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