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Indonesia Issues New Environmental Standard: What Mining Companies Must Know

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Indonesia's Ministry of Environment ("MOE") has issued a significant new regulation aimed at strengthening environmental safeguards in the mining sector.

IndonesiaEnergy and Natural Resources
Fransiscus Rodyanto
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Indonesia's Ministry of Environment ("MOE") has issued a significant new regulation aimed at strengthening environmental safeguards in the mining sector. MOE Regulation No. 20 of 2025 concerning Standard Criteria for Environmental Damage to Land Resulting from Mining Operations and/or Activities ("MOE Reg. 20/2025") came into force on October 23, 2025.

The regulation establishes clear standards for land protection and sets out ongoing monitoring and reporting obligations for mining companies.

Three Key Criteria for Environmental Protection

MOE Reg. 20/2025 identifies three main criteria for determining when land is considered environmentally damaged as a result of mining activities. They are:

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