Amrul: Indonesia & Africa share vision of natural resources exploration

Indonesia and Africa are paving the way for a strategic alliance in the exploration of natural resources, aiming to drive civilization, prosperity, and a brighter future for both regions. Dany Amrul, the Vice Director at Mining Industry Indonesia, highlighted the importance of bolstering core capabilities in the upstream and midstream sectors to solidify their positions as global leaders in the mining industry. With abundant natural resources in both Indonesia and Africa, collaboration and innovation in exploration methodologies are crucial to achieving their shared goal. In a recent conversation with CNBC Africa, Amrul shed light on the significance of strategic alliances and the promising opportunities that lie ahead. Amrul emphasized the need for a progressive approach in exploration methodologies, calling for the integration of modern geologists' perspectives and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and digitalization. Indonesia, a member of the BRICS alliance, is poised to leverage this collaboration to enhance its capabilities in the mining sector. By focusing on executing concrete plans rather than mere agreements, Indonesia and Africa aim to turn their shared vision into reality. Amrul mentioned ongoing discussions with countries like Kazakhstan and Tanzania to explore opportunities in gold mining and mineral derivatives. Indonesia's abundant reserves in nickel, tin, and coal present significant opportunities for commercialization and collaboration. Amidst the favorable prospects, Amrul acknowledged the challenges of translating intentions into actions and stressed the importance of starting small, thinking big, and moving swiftly to drive progress. To attract foreign direct investment and promote the mining industry, Indonesia has implemented initiatives such as open-source policies, incentives, tax benefits, and technology development support. The Indonesian government is committed to facilitating foreign investment with a red-carpet approach, streamlining processes and documentation to encourage international collaboration and investment. As Indonesia and Africa join forces in the pursuit of mining excellence, their commitment to shared goals and proactive execution will be key to unlocking the full potential of their strategic alliance.