Indonesia launches new agency to manage strategic minerals
“Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the establishment of the Mineral Industry Agency is intended to manage strategic minerals, particularly rare earth elements, amid surging global demand.”
“Yuliarto’s inauguration also marks the formal establishment of the Mineral Industry Agency, which was previously managed by the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.”
“The downstream processing of mineral resources currently overseen by the agency—including nickel, bauxite, copper, and rare earth elements—is aimed at meeting global demand for clean energy and battery technology.”
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