From CNBC Indonesia · Firda Dwi Muliawati · · 50s
Perminas Starts Rare Earth Exploration
Perminas begins rare earth exploration in West Sulawesi with new mining permits.
In brief
Perminas begins rare earth exploration in West Sulawesi with new mining permits. Perminas starts rare earth exploration in West Sulawesi after securing exploration permits from ESDM in July 2026. Originally reported by CNBC Indonesia.
Perminas Secures Rare Earth Exploration Permit
Perminas received exploration permits for rare earth minerals in Mamuju, West Sulawesi from ESDM in July 2026.
“Jadi Mamuju itu kan kita sudah mendapatkan dari pemerintah dalam hal ini dari Kementerian ESDM cq Ditjen Minerba itu IUP Eksplorasi”
Exploration Focus on 200 Hectares
Perminas focuses exploration on two blocks totaling 200 hectares for rare earth mineral assessment.
“Nah eksplorasi itu kita sudah terbit di bulan Juli tapi kemudian RKAB-nya itu di bulan Agustus”
Drilling Progress at 10%
Drilling progress reaches 10% with 72 points of 200 target points across 50x50 meter spacing.
“Sekarang kami lagi melakukan drilling rapat in-fill di 200 hektar itu saat ini baru di 10%”
Rare Earth Mineral Characteristics
Rare earth minerals in Mamuju have ion-adsorption clay characteristics similar to deposits in China, Myanmar, and Brazil.
“Nah LTJ kalau di Mamuju itu tipikalnya ion-adsorption clay”
The main idea
Perminas starts rare earth exploration in West Sulawesi after securing exploration permits from ESDM in July 2026.
