Indonesia to ban mineral ore exports

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng Leave a comment

Legislator Dito Gainduto of the House Commission VII on energy and mineral resource affairs said the government must enforce regulations on the development of smelters as required by law.

“The government must be firm and not change its stance because of pressures or threats from businesses,” Guinduto added.

He said the government should be consistent in adhering to the Law on Mineral and Coal Development, which was drafted in coopertaion with the DPR.

“The government should not seek excuses. If there is a company that does not abide by the law, the government should halt its exports,” the legislator added.

He said that several countries had banned exports of raw minerals, forcing the development of smelters at home. “So, why cant we do the same thing?” he asked.