List of Five Companies Holding Mining Business Licenses in Raja Ampat

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia stated that there are five mining companies that have official permits to operate in Raja Ampat, West Papua. Two companies have permits from the central government, while the other three have permits from the local government. Here is the list.

1. PT Gag Nikel

Bahlil stated that PT GAG Nikel has held a production operation permit since 2017. This is based on the Decree of the Minister of ESDM Number 430.K/30/DJB/2017 which is valid until November 30, 2047. Bahlil claimed the holder of the Generation VII Contract of Work (CoW) with an area of 13,136 hectares on Gag Island has had an Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) document in 2014, followed by Amdal addendums in 2022, and Type A Amdal addendums issued last year by the Minister of Environment and Forestry.

Meanwhile, the Forest Area Borrowing Permit (IPPKH) was issued in 2015 and 2018 and the Work Area Arrangement (PAK) was issued in 2020. Until 2025, PT Gag Nikel's total mining area has reached 187.87 hectares, with 135.45 hectares already reclaimed. According to Bahlil, PT Gag Nikel has not yet discharged wastewater as it is still awaiting the issuance of an Operation Feasibility Certificate (SLO).

2. PT Anugerah Surya Pratama (ASP)

The Production Operation Business License (IUP) of PT ASP was issued by the central government, namely through Decree of the Minister of ESDM Number 91201051135050013 issued on January 7, 2024 and valid until January 7, 2034. The company has an operating area of 1,173 hectares on Manuran Island. For environmental aspects, PT ASP has had an Amdal document in 2006 and UKL-UPL in the same year from the Regent of Raja Ampat.

3. PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa (MRP)

PT MRP holds an IUP from the Regent's Decree Number 153.A in 2013. The decree is valid for 20 years until February 26, 2033 and covers an area of 2,193 hectares on Batang Pele Island. According to the Ministry of ESDM records, this company's activities are still in the exploration (drilling) stage and do not have environmental documents or environmental approvals yet.

4. PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining (KSM)

The legal basis of the IUP held by PT KSM is the Regent's Decree Number 290 in 2013, valid until 2033 with an area of 5,922 hectares. Regarding land use, the company holds IPPKH based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry's Decision in 2022. Production activities have been carried out since 2023, but currently there are no ongoing production activities.

5. PT Nurham

PT Nurham holds an IUP based on the Regent of Raja Ampat Decree Number 8/1/IUP/PMDN/2025. The company has a permit until 2033 with an area of 3,000 hectares on Waegeo Island. PT Nurham has had environmental approval from the Raja Ampat District Government since 2013, but the company has not commenced production until now.

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