MIND ID Aims to Boost Coal, Nickel, and Bauxite Production

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Production expansion is the main focus of Indonesia’s mining industry as it heads into 2026, with several key commodities targeted for growth to strengthen long-term performance.

The Mining Industry of Indonesia (MIND ID), the state-owned mining holding company, has identified increased output of coal, nickel, and bauxite as its primary strategy. The move is intended to meet global demand while reinforcing the company’s position in the mining sector.

“Coal production from state-owned coal miner PTBA (PT Bukit Asam) shows a positive trend, rising 5 percent to 49.5 million tons. This reflects stable demand and optimized production,” said MIND ID President Director Maroef Sjamsoeddin during a hearing with the House of Representatives’ Commission XII in Jakarta on Monday, April 14, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

In 2025, PTBA’s coal production stood at 47.2 million tons. Meanwhile, tin production is targeted to surge by 63 percent to 29,100 tons from 17,800 tons.

Bauxite output is projected to rise significantly, reaching 5.3 million wet metric tons (wmt), an 89 percent increase from 2.8 million wmt in 2025. Nickel ore production is also set to climb 33 percent to 24.4 million wmt from 18.3 million wmt.

On the other hand, MIND ID is adjusting aluminum and nickel matte production as part of portfolio optimization. Aluminum output is projected to decline slightly to 275,000 tons, while nickel matte production is expected to reach 68,400 tons of nickel (TNi).

Maroef emphasized that 2026 will be a crucial phase in strengthening the company’s long-term foundation. “This includes improving production sustainability across all commodities,” he said.

Regarding financial performance, Maroef noted that the company recorded revenue of IDR 159 trillion (USD 9.28 billion) in 2025, 4 percent above target. EBITDA reached IDR 42 trillion, or 3 percent above target, while net profit stood at IDR 29 trillion, 13 percent above target. ***