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View all search resultsIn contrast to their Islamic counterparts of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah and the Indonesian Mosque Youth Communication Forum (BKPRMI), which have declared their interest in managing coal mining concessions from the government, the Indonesian Bishops Conference (KWI) and the Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) have stood fast in rejecting the policy, citing the environmental and social impacts of the extractive industry.
Indonesian mining contracts and licenses — the documents detailing the government’s agreements with companies for the exploitation of minerals — remain out of public view despite legislation and court orders that support their publication.
In this case, Freeport is correct to stand its ground against Indonesia in insisting its contract of work (CoW) be honored, extended and not converted into a licensing agreement that has the potential to seriously disrupt operations.
As the government refuses to soften its stance, Freeport’s plight has taken a new twist on Tuesday as House of Representatives’ Commission VII, which oversees energy and mining, prohibited Freeport Indonesia CEO Chappy Hakim from attending a hearing with the commission.
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