The fight against illegal mining is intensifying in Indonesia

The Indonesian government is intensifying its fight against illegal mining in forest areas. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to Reuters, unauthorized mining activities have been identified on nearly 190,000 hectares of forest land. The government aims to return these areas to state control.

Deputy Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki spoke at a parliamentary session, emphasizing that mining in these areas was carried out without permits. However, he did not disclose the names of the companies involved in illegal activities.

Additionally, no specific information was provided regarding the extracted resources or the duration of the activities. Currently, a special monitoring group has returned over 8,000 hectares of land to state control.

It has been established that nickel, coal, and other minerals were mined in these areas. Furthermore, illegal palm oil plantations are also being brought under state supervision.

The Prosecutor General's Office announced that companies engaged in illegal activities may face substantial fines. The government continues its efforts to protect forests, ensure lawful use of natural resources, and prevent illegal activities.