Indonesia’s mining system is presently undergoing a recentralization reform. The issuance of mining business licenses predominantly falls within the authority of the central government.

The Indonesian Government has issued Law No. 3 Year 2020 regarding the Amendment of Law No. 4 Year 2009 regarding Mining of Minerals and Coal to ensure a smoother transition of authority.

Partner Narada Kumara and Associate Naila Sjarif discuss how this particular issue affects on issuance of new mining licenses on this Legal Alert, which can also be downloaded via below button.