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Indonesia Breaks Ground on Integrated Copper, Gold Downstream Project in E. Java
Anis Firmansah
April 29, 2026
Groundbreaking ceremony for the integrated copper and gold downstream project at the JIIPE Special Economic Zone in Gresik, East Java, on April 29, 2026. State-owned mining holding MIND ID launched the project at the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE). (Beritasatu/Anis Firmansah)
Gresik, East Java. Indonesia has begun construction of an integrated copper and gold downstream project in East Java, as Southeast Asia's largest economy pushes to process more of its mineral resources domestically and strengthen strategic industries.
State-owned mining holding MIND ID on Wednesday launched the project at the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE) special economic zone in Gresik. The development is part of a broader rollout of 13 downstream projects under the government’s second-phase industrialization program.
The facility will process copper concentrate from gold miner Freeport Indonesia into higher-value products, including copper cathodes, precious metals, and components used in ammunition and defense systems.
Freeport Indonesia Gresik smelter
Under the plan, copper cathodes produced at Freeport’s Gresik smelter will be further processed into brass mill products and brass cups by state-owned defense manufacturer Pindad, part of the DEFEND ID holding. The facility is designed to produce up to 10,000 tons annually.
Meanwhile, anode slime generated from the smelting process will be refined by state-owned gold miner Aneka Tambang, or Antam, into gold bullion. The precious metals refinery is projected to produce up to 30 tons of gold per year, equivalent to around 5 million retail units.
AMMAN’s Precious Metal Refinery
Tedy Badrujaman, director of downstream strategy and mineral ecosystem at MIND ID, said the project reflects Indonesia’s broader ambition to move up the value chain.
“This is a milestone that underscores Indonesia’s commitment to becoming a sovereign industrial nation,” Tedy said. “Downstream industry is not just about exporting raw materials but about creating high-value products domestically.”
The initiative is expected to strengthen the country’s industrial base from upstream processing to finished products, particularly in strategic sectors such as defense manufacturing.
The project is also seen as a major job creator. MIND ID estimates the copper downstream segment could employ up to 7,000 workers, while the gold refining facility is expected to add around 500 jobs.
Local authorities have voiced support for the development, citing its potential to boost regional economic growth and attract further investment.
East Java Vice Governor Emil Dardak said the JIIPE special economic zone is being positioned as a competitive industrial hub capable of drawing global players.
“We want JIIPE to have strong advantages, supported by infrastructure and a complete industrial ecosystem,” Emil said. “The presence of Freeport’s smelter has already created important raw materials like cathodes and anodes, which in turn attract downstream industries such as Pindad and Antam.”
The groundbreaking ceremony in Gresik was part of a nationwide launch led virtually by President Prabowo Subianto from Central Java.
Indonesia has made downstream industrialization a cornerstone of its economic policy, particularly in the mining sector, where export restrictions on raw materials have encouraged investment in smelting and processing facilities. By integrating copper and gold processing within a single industrial zone, the government aims to maximize value creation, reduce reliance on raw exports, and build a more resilient manufacturing base tied to its natural resources.
Indonesia Breaks Ground on Integrated Copper, Gold Downstream Project in E. Java
Indonesia launched a copper-gold processing hub in Gresik to boost value-added output, cut raw exports, and strengthen its industrial base.
Building 2 New Gasoline Refineries, Indonesia’s Fuel Production Could Increase by 2 Million KL
Firda Dwi Muliawati
30 April 2026
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, together with the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, or Danantara, officially launched the groundbreaking of 13 National Downstreaming Projects Phase II. Two of these projects are gasoline refinery facilities.
President Prabowo emphasized that downstreaming is a fundamental step in transforming Indonesia’s economic structure toward a high-value-added industrial economy that is more resilient to global dynamics.
“It has been mentioned earlier that the first phase of downstreaming consists of 13 projects in 13 locations, and this year we will also add six more downstreaming projects. We will continue to add more. There may be phases 4, 5, 6, God willing, this year as well,” Prabowo said during the inauguration in Cilacap, Central Java, quoted on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Prabowo stressed that the downstreaming of Indonesia’s natural resources is the only path for the country to become more prosperous. Therefore, the government will continue to develop downstreaming projects across the country.
“Downstreaming is the only path for us to become more prosperous,” Prabowo said.
One of the projects inaugurated by Prabowo is a gasoline refinery project managed by PT Pertamina (Persero), located respectively in Dumai, Riau, and Cilacap, Central Java.
The gasoline refinery capacity expansion will be carried out at the existing RU II Dumai and RU IV Cilacap facilities. The total capacity will reach 62 MBSD and is targeted to come onstream in the fourth quarter of 2030.
“This project will substitute gasoline imports of up to 2 million KL per year, or 9.47% of the national supply-demand gap. It will support the fulfillment of Pertamax Series demand from domestic production and reduce imports of by-products, including propylene and LPG,” Danantara wrote in a statement quoted on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The project is considered to contribute to strengthening national energy security while maintaining energy price stability, which ultimately supports people’s purchasing power and economic activity.
In addition to refineries, the program covers the energy, metals and minerals, construction materials, and agroindustry sectors. The program aims to reduce import dependency, strengthen the national industrial supply chain, increase the added value of domestic resources, and create broader employment opportunities and economic activity for the public.
“Downstreaming is a strategic instrument to encourage the creation of added value within the country through the processing and industrialization of natural resources,” Danantara added.
In addition to increasing added value, downstreaming is also seen as playing a role in strengthening economic independence by reducing dependence on global supply chains, which under certain conditions may face dynamics and uncertainty, including geopolitical factors.
Through the strengthening of domestic supply chains, downstreaming also helps ensure the more reliable availability of national needs, while encouraging the transformation of the economic structure toward a high-value-added industrial base.
Below is the list of the 13 Phase II Downstreaming Projects and their project owners:
Projects 1–2
Development of Gasoline Refinery Facilities
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Pertamina (Persero)Locations: Dumai, Riau; Cilacap, Central Java
- Expansion of gasoline refinery capacity at the existing RU II Dumai and RU IV Cilacap facilities, with a total capacity of 62 MBSD, targeted to come onstream in Q4 2030.
- This project will substitute gasoline imports of up to 2 million KL per year, or 9.47% of the national supply-demand gap. It will support the fulfillment of Pertamax Series demand from domestic production and reduce imports of by-products, including propylene and LPG.
- This project contributes to strengthening national energy security while maintaining energy price stability, which ultimately supports people’s purchasing power and economic activity.
Projects 3–4–5
Development of Fuel Operational Tanks
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Pertamina (Persero)Locations: Palaran, East Kalimantan; Biak, Papua; Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara
- Development of three fuel terminals in Palaran with 37,000 KL, Biak with 46,000 KL, and Maumere with 70,000 KL, providing a total additional capacity of 153,000 KL and increasing national storage capacity by 3.1%.
- The project will be carried out by Pertamina Patra Niaga and is targeted to come onstream gradually in 2027 for Maumere and in 2028 for Palaran and Biak.
- This project strengthens the reliability of energy distribution, particularly in eastern Indonesia, thereby encouraging more equal development and reducing price gaps between regions.
Project 6
Coal-to-DME Processing Facility
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Pertamina (Persero), PT Mineral Industri Indonesia (Persero)Location: Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra
- Development of a DME production facility with a capacity of 1.4 million tons per year in Tanjung Enim, with PTBA acting as the operator and Pertamina Patra Niaga as the offtaker.
- This project will substitute LPG imports, which currently supply 80% of national demand.
- In addition to providing foreign exchange efficiency, this project strengthens domestic energy security and creates new job opportunities in the development of downstream energy-based industries.
Project 7
Development of Stainless Steel Manufacturing Facilities from Nickel
State-Owned Enterprise Holding/Partner: PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk. / Tsingshan GroupLocation: Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, Central Sulawesi
- Development of stainless steel slab production facilities with a capacity of 1.2 million tons per year, based on local nickel through modern smelting and refining processes.
- This initiative increases the added value of domestic minerals while encouraging industrial job creation and sustainable economic growth in industrial zones.
Project 8
Development of Carbon Steel Slab Production Facilities from Local Iron Ore
State-Owned Enterprise Holding/Partner: PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk. / Xin Hai GroupLocation: Cilegon, Banten
- Development of steel slab production facilities with a capacity of 1.5 million tons per year through production process improvement and modernization of existing facilities to achieve operational efficiency.
Project 9
Buton Asphalt Ecosystem and Production Facilities
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk., PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk.Location: Karawang, West Java
- Buton Asphalt development is directed at increasing utilization from 5,000 tons in 2025 to 300,000 tons in 2030.
- This project encourages the optimization of local resources while increasing economic activity in producing regions and opening job opportunities in the construction and materials sector.
Project 10
Copper and Gold Downstreaming
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Mineral Industri Indonesia (Persero), PT Len Industri (Persero)Location: Gresik, East Java
- Development of Brass Mill and Brass Cup facilities, as well as precious metal manufacturing based on anode slime.
- This project strengthens national strategic industries and opens high-value-added job opportunities in the metal manufacturing sector.
Project 11
Palm Oil Processing into Oleofood and Biodiesel
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero)Location: Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra
- Development of a palm oil downstreaming cluster through oleofood and biodiesel facilities.
- This project increases the added value of palm oil commodities while supporting the improvement of farmers’ welfare and strengthening national energy security.
Project 12
Nutmeg Processing Facility into Oleoresin
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero)Location: Central Maluku, Maluku
- Development of a facility to process nutmeg into oleoresin.
- This project strengthens the regional economy based on leading commodities and increases farmers’ income through higher-value-added products.
Project 13
Integrated Coconut Facility
State-Owned Enterprise Holding: PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero)Location: Central Maluku, Maluku
- Development of an integrated coconut processing facility producing MCT, coconut flour, and activated carbon.
- This project encourages product diversification based on coconut while increasing farmers’ income and expanding access to high-value export markets.
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