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Sand mining requests surge after Indonesia lifts 20-year export ban

Nearly 70 companies are awaiting approval for sediment sand extraction permits as the government reviews applications

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Elisa Valenta

Elisa Valenta

Published Thu, Sep 19, 2024 · 03:40 PM
    • The government's decision to reopen sand exports is expected to generate additional revenue amid the country's declining export performance.
    • The government's decision to reopen sand exports is expected to generate additional revenue amid the country's declining export performance. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

    [JAKARTA] Indonesia has witnessed a surge in mining requests from sand producers, following the government’s decision to lift a 20-year ban on sand exports.

    The Indonesian government recently disclosed that 66 companies are awaiting approval for sediment sand extraction permits, with applications still under review, said Doni Ismanto, special assistant to the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

    The decision to lift the ban was initiated by President Joko Widodo in May 2023 and is now governed by two newly revised export regulations from the Ministry of Trade, which were just issued last Friday (Sep 13).

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