— Coal imports into China are expected to recover in the last two months of the year and therefore various analysts say the coal price is able to touch beyond USD $97 per ton before the year-end. In October coal imports into China - the world's largest coal importer - had fallen by a whopping 24 percent (m/m) to 21.3 million tons due to the …

 — China Investment Corp ... Reliance Power (India) signed in June 2010 an agreement with Indonesia's mining and industrial Sugico Group to acquire three coal mines ... In March 2010, Tata announced a major step-up to its Indonesian coal mining capacity, from the current 60 mtpa to 75 mtpa by the middle of the coming fiscal year (WC …

 — On the contrary, according to Ember's Global Electricity Review 2023, wind and solar energy are expected to replace coal by 2030, it will contribute to 41% of global electricity generation with ...

 — For most of his 57 years on the island of Sulawesi, Jamal was accustomed to scarcity, modest expectations and a grim shortage of jobs. People mined sand, caught fish and coaxed crops from the soil.

 — In 2022, the government announced it would cancel more than 8 GW of new coal plants. Shutting down Indonesia's entire fleet of 118 coal plants by 2040 would require an estimated $37 billion. In ...

 — World's top 50 mining companies end 2022 rock solid but Chinese stocks slide down the rankings despite surging coal and lithium prices, and Russian miners trading in Moscow finally succumb.

Indonesian Production of Coal and Minerals. The coal production of Indonesia has shown steady growth over the last decade.

 — The Institute for Essential Services Reform, a think-tank, reckons combining coal shutdowns with clean-energy investment would cost up to $25bn a year through 2030. Indonesia spent just $3bn on ...

 — Singapore — The Indonesian Coal Mining Association and China National Coal Association have signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta to strengthen cooperation in the coal mining sector. "The collaboration framework is certainly in line with the government's efforts to develop trade exports of both countries and also investment …

 — Kayan Hydro Energy, which counts China Power Investment Corp. as an investor, kicked off the project in 2014 at a groundbreaking event attended by top Indonesian military and government officials.

 — The Philippines surpassed Indonesia and China to break into the world's top ten economies most dependent on coal-fired power, data from energy think tank Ember showed, underlining the challenges ...

 — Across Indonesia, new coal power plants with a combined capacity of nearly 15,000 MW will be constructed until 2030, despite the country's pledge to switch to renewable energy. In Sumatra alone, …

8 rows — An analysis of the coal mining sector in Indonesia. This section discusses the production, export and future perspectives of Indonesia's coal industry.

 — Indonesia's mining industry is on an upward trajectory, primarily driven by robust demand from economic powerhouses like China and other Asian nations. In addition to market demand, the Indonesian government is taking proactive measures to bolster the industry, implementing policies designed to attract investment and stimulate downstream ...

Berau Coal is the fifth largest coal producer in Indonesia. It engages in open cut mining of coal in its concession area in East Kalimantan, operating in three active mining areas – Lati, Binungan and Sambarata. Berau Coal supplies coal to customers in Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand.

 — China and India will boost Indonesia's coal production in 2024, even beyond the target set this year, according to the Indonesia Mining and Energy Forum (IMEF). Indonesia plans to produce 710 million tons of coal in 2024. Government data shows that Indonesia's coal production hit a record high of 775 million tons last year.

 — The law replaced the previous system of 'contract of work' for foreign investment in mining projects ... Similarly, Bumi Resources, one of Indonesia's largest coal mining companies (Lucarelli, 2010), is majority owned by ... To date, about 80 % of coal is exported, mostly to China (121 Mt) and India (97 Mt) and the remainder to other ...

 — The three growth engines of Adaro Energy that are estimated to secure long-term earnings for the miner are (1) coal mining, (2) mining and logistics services, and (3) power generation.. The miner controls concessions in Sumatra and Kalimantan with an estimated 1.1 billion tons of coal reserves, roughly 3.9 percent of Indonesia's total coal …

 — The photo is sourced from intellinews.com The increased investments in coal mining are aimed at reducing dependence on coal imports, which make a major contribution to balancing the Chinese market during periods of high demand. According to the IEA, the share of imports in China's power-generating coal consumption in 2023 stood at 9% …

 — These interviews were conducted with an objective to understand the conflict dynamics linked to coal in Indonesia, specifically, the driver and outcomes of local …

However, outside China and India, where domestic production has been ramped up to reduce external reliance, there are no strong signs of reversal of the investment trends. Governments, banks and investors – as well as mining companies – continue to show, in general, a lack of appetite for investment in coal, particularly thermal coal.

 — Chinese investors in Indonesia's mining industry should consider their rights to compensation from the Indonesian Government under China's investment protection treaties with Indonesia. ... Regulation No. 27 of 2013 on Procedures for Divestment and Share Pricing and Changes to Investment in Mineral and Coal Mining ... The China …

FIGURE 2: Chinese Investment in Indonesia by Sector (2010-2015) Electricity, Gas & Water Supply - 23.3% Trade & Reparation - 7.6% ... 270 80% PT Yiwan Mining 2012 Juni China Nickel Resources 1,260 61% PT Jhonlinto 2012 July Beijing Shenwu 420 N/A Titan Mineral 2012 July Beijing Shenwu 180 N/A Balinton

Indonesia has 52,317 megawatts (MW) of operating coal power, surpassing South Africa in 2023 to have the fifth largest capacity globally. The country's 9,815 MW of coal capacity under construction exceeds all other countries except for China and India. Proposed new coal mining capacity in Southeast Asia continues to be dominated by Indonesia.

The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Central Sulawesi is one of the largest Chinese investments in Indonesia, touted by its creators as a perfect model of Sino-Indonesian collaboration. Yet while it indeed symbolizes …

 — Next year, we will cease (exporting) again, for other minerals and coal," the news agency reported citing Jokowi as saying. Earlier this year, China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt announced plans to …

 — Coal prices are experiencing a remarkable rebound so far this year. On Thursday (15/09) the coal price touched USD $70.95 per metric ton (September delivery, ICE Futures Exchange), up about 53 percent from its position at the year-start. For Indonesia, a country that ranks among the world's biggest coal producers and exporters, …

 — Discover the prospects of Indonesia's mining industry in 2024. This article explores expected growth, potential challenges, and strategic recommendations for the Indonesian government to enhance coal …

 — In 2022, permits for new coal power plants in China reached their highest level since 2015, according to a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), a think tank, and NGO …

 — The MoU, which is aimed to strengthen coal investment and trade cooperation, has been signed during the "China-Indonesia Coal Procurement Matchmaking Meeting" which was held virtually. As per the terms of the MoU, China will import coal from Indonesia for three years, effective from 2021.