Commodities

Wilmar, Musim Mas among palm-oil firms in Indonesia under probe for suspected export under-invoicing

The probe comes just days after Jakarta unveiled plans to tighten control over commodity exports

Indonesia's Vice-Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri says that the move is essential to “protect our national interests” and maximise export revenue.

Indonesia eyes commodity export policy detail roll-out in coming weeks

Exporters will be required to report their sales to Danantara Sumberdaya from Jun 1

Traders provide crucial coal financing to small miners, raising doubts if the Danantara system can replace them.

Indonesia plans to beat global commodity trading giants at their own game

The move faces a real uphill battle disrupting the deep trading ecosystem overnight

The lack of operational clarity in the shake-up of Indonesia’s commodities exports is showing up in trading activity, with fresh fruit bunch prices declining in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Indonesia’s commodity export shake-up sparks industry alarm, investor jitters

Insiders warn that the move could upend trade flows and add to regulatory uncertainty

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The sharp reaction in commodity stocks reflects broader investor anxiety about potentially stronger state intervention.

Indonesia’s tighter commodity export control raises concerns over margin pressure for producers

Exports for key materials will go through a single-door system managed by a state-backed entity

The move by Prabowo is aimed at addressing concerns about under-invoicing and transfer pricing by exporters, according to sources.

Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says

The country is the world’s largest exporter of thermal coal and palm oil

Geo Energy Resources has agreed to a US$50 million to US$100 million prepayment amount to secure the future offtake of coal from its newly acquired miner Harfa Taruna Mandiri.

Geo Energy secures offtake, mining services MOUs to back coking coal push

Initial feasibility studies estimate reserves in the Central Kalimantan site of 15 million to 20 million tonnes

Indonesia is one of the world's largest exporters of coal and the dominant global supplier of nickel.

Indonesia delays mining royalty hikes, but policy uncertainty weighs on sector

Officials are also considering export duties and a windfall tax on mineral shipments

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