What was said
Speaking at the opening of Muhammadiyah's Tanwir and 114th anniversary in Palu on 14 November 2026, Prabowo said that from now on at least 70% of the proceeds of all mining permits (IUP) must go to the state, adding: "We have established this, and I am confident we will feel the benefits within a few months."
Claimed by Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia · official statement · Kompas
Our verdict
Prabowo announced the 70% target as an instruction to his ministers, and the palace said it refers to proceeds from managing mining permits. The reports reviewed did not identify any regulation or other legal instrument that sets the 70% share, explains how it is calculated or applies it to existing permits, and an earlier 70/30 gross split proposal was dropped in June according to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. Whether the policy is already being enforced cannot be confirmed from the public record.
The facts
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Kompas reported that on 14 November 2026 Prabowo said he had given an instruction to ministers, especially the energy minister, that from now on at least 70% of all mining permits must benefit the state.
Kompas: Prabowo Instruksikan agar 70 Persen Hasil Tambang Harus Dinikmati Negara - 2
A presidential palace statement said the 70% referred to proceeds from the management of mining permits, Reuters reported.
Reuters via The Straits Times: Indonesia President Prabowo orders greater share of mining benefits for the state - 3
Earlier in 2026 officials discussed a gross split scheme giving 70% of mineral and coal output to the government, but Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said in June the proposal had been dropped after consultations with Prabowo, Reuters reported.
Reuters via The Straits Times: Indonesia President Prabowo orders greater share of mining benefits for the state
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Checked 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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