Legal Foundation: The Critical Issue of Licensing Compliance Before the Start of Mining Operations
Yosie Monoarfa, S.H., CPS., CMLC., Founding Partner of Jurist Terra & Co., provided legal counsel to the Director and Management of PT Bolmong Timur Primanusa Resources (PT BTPR) during their attendance at a Public Hearing (RDPU) with the East Bolaang Mongondow (Boltim) Regency Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), the Boltim Police Department, the North Sulawesi […]
Strengthening the Pillar of Integrity: Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Briefing for Jombang Regency Government Agencies
A Strategic Milestone Toward Clean Governance On July 7, 2025, Rini Ismiati, S.H., M.Kn., CLMC, Founding Partner of Jurist Terra & Co, delivered a briefing to all Regional Government Agencies (OPDs) in Jombang Regency regarding the implementation of Good Governance and the prevention of corruption to achieve clean, transparent, and accountable governance. Literally, “Good Governance” […]
RPPLH: The Legal Foundation for Sustainable Development and Local Environmental Compliance
Legal Momentum Toward a Sustainable Ecoregion The implementation of the Environmental Protection and Management Plan (RPPLH) has become a crucial legal mandate for every local government in Indonesia. The RPPLH is not merely a technical planning document, but a strategic legal instrument that bridges economic development with the environment’s carrying capacity and resilience. This RPPLH […]
FPIC: From Social Ethics to a De Facto Obligation in the Mining Industry in Indonesia
An Analysis of the Complexities of Domestic Law and the Foundations of Customary Rights In the context of land acquisition by private mining companies—particularly when the targeted area consists of customary lands located within forest areas—the application of the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is a central and complex legal issue. Under […]
Cross-Border M&A in Indonesia: Legal Framework, Trends, and Practical Risks
Rising Cross-Border M&A Activity in Indonesia In recent years, Indonesia has seen a significant increase in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, in line with investment regulatory reforms through the Omnibus Law and the implementation of the risk-based licensing system (OSS-RBA). These reforms have fundamentally transformed Indonesia’s investment legal landscape, making it more open, efficient, […]
Changes to Small-Scale Mining Regulations: An Analysis of the Legal Framework for IPR and the Designation of WPR in the Latest Regulations
Introduction In recent years, the Indonesian government has increasingly strengthened the regulatory framework for small-scale mining as part of efforts to regulate small-scale mining activities, which have largely been conducted informally. One of the key instruments within this framework is the Small-Scale Mining Area (WPR) and the issuance of Small-Scale Mining Permits (IPR) to local […]