Indonesian Authorities Thwart Attempted Smuggling of 190 Kilograms of Gold Worth 500 Billion Rupiah at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport
Indonesian Customs officials at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta have successfully intercepted a massive illegal export attempt involving approximately 190.265 kilograms of gold destined for overseas markets. The seizure,…
Gold Mining Conflict in Enrekang: Local Resistance, Corporate Maneuvers, and the Looming Threat to Agricultural Sovereignty
The highlands of Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi, have become the epicenter of a protracted struggle between local agricultural communities and the extractive ambitions of CV Hadaf Karya Mandiri (HKM). What…
Teachers in Jambi Forcefully Evict Illegal Gold Miners to Protect School from Environmental Collapse
The peaceful atmosphere of SMA Negeri 8 Bungo, a senior high school located in the Rantau Pandan District of Jambi, has been replaced by the roar of heavy machinery and…
Illegal Gold Mining in Pohuwato Ignites an Ecological and Humanitarian Crisis as Conservation Lands and Livelihoods Vanish
The Popayato River, which once served as the lifeblood of Pohuwato Regency in Gorontalo, has undergone a harrowing transformation. For generations, its waters were crystal clear, providing sustenance and a…
Residents Petition President to Halt Gold Mining in Beutong Ateuh, Aceh, Citing Ecological Disaster Fears
A broad coalition of residents from Beutong Ateuh, Nagan Raya, Aceh, joined by various civil society organizations including the Pawang Uteun community and Yayasan APEL Green Aceh, have formally petitioned…
PT Pegadaian Undergoes Major Transformation, Shifting Focus to Gold Investment and Digital Services Under EMAS Leadership
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – PT Pegadaian, the venerable state-owned pawn company, is currently navigating a profound business transformation, moving beyond its traditional image as a last resort for financial woes…
Environmental Degradation and Social Unrest Escalates as Illegal Gold Mining Ravages Aceh Besars Krueng Aceh River Basin
Amiruddin, the village head—locally known as the Keuchik—of Gampong Barueh in the Kota Jantho District of Aceh Besar, stands at the edge of a deteriorating ecosystem, his voice heavy with…
The Silent Crisis of Mandailing Natal Illegal Gold Mining Triggers Environmental Collapse and Public Health Emergency in North Sumatra
The persistent expansion of illegal gold mining operations, locally known as Penambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), in the Mandailing Natal (Madina) Regency of North Sumatra has evolved from a localized…
Gold Surges to Four-Day High Amid Middle East De-escalation and Dollar Weakness
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Gold prices experienced a significant surge, closing at US$4828.3 per troy ounce on Friday, April 17, 2026, marking a robust 0.85% increase and reaching its highest…
Contradiction and Criticism Surround Reinstatement of Martabe Gold Mine Operations in Batang Toru Ecosystem
The Indonesian government’s decision to reinstate the mining permit for the Martabe gold mine in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from environmental advocates, legal scholars,…
Bridgestone Tire Indonesia Achieves Prestigious PROPER Gold Award Marking Five Decades of Sustainable Manufacturing Excellence
PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia has officially secured the prestigious PROPER Gold rating from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) for its Karawang Plant (KP), alongside a Green rating for…

















