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Freeport Indonesia Contributes Rp 75 Trillion to State Revenue

From Tempo · (1h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • PT Freeport Indonesia has contributed Rp 75 trillion to the state from 2025 to early 2026 through taxes, royalties, dividends, and profit sharing.
  • The company recently paid Rp 4.8 trillion in net profit sharing for the 2025 fiscal year to central and regional governments.
  • Despite operational recovery challenges at the Grasberg Block Cave mine, PTFI aims to reach full capacity by early 2028 and continues its social investment programs.

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) continues to demonstrate its significant financial contribution to the Indonesian state, having remitted a total of Rp 75 trillion between 2025 and early 2026. This substantial figure encompasses various forms of revenue, including taxes, royalties, dividends, and crucially, profit sharing with both central and regional governments. The company's commitment to transparency and accountability in fulfilling its obligations was reiterated by President Director Tony Wenas.

Perusahaan senantiasa mengedepankan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam menjalankan kewajibannya kepada negara dan daerah dengan harapan agar dapat dimanfaatkan untuk sebesar-besarnya kepentingan rakyat di daerah masing-masing.

— Tony WenasPresident Director of PTFI emphasizing the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its financial obligations.

Most recently, on April 8, 2026, PTFI disbursed Rp 4.8 trillion as its share of net profits for the 2025 fiscal year. This distribution was allocated to the central government and various regional governments, including Papua Tengah and several regencies within the province. This consistent financial flow underscores PTFI's role as a major economic contributor, with funds intended for the broader benefit of the Indonesian people.

Saat ini operasional PTFI masih dalam tahap pemulihan setelah insiden tambang bawah tanah Grasberg Block Cave (GBC), dengan tingkat produksi baru mencapai sekitar 40 hingga 50 persen. Perusahaan menargetkan dapat kembali mencapai kapasitas penuh pada awal tahun 2028.

— Tony WenasPresident Director of PTFI explaining the current operational status and recovery timeline after the Grasberg Block Cave incident.

Despite these financial contributions, PTFI is navigating a challenging period of operational recovery following an incident at the Grasberg Block Cave underground mine. Production currently stands at approximately 40-50% of capacity, with a target to achieve full operational capacity by early 2028. Nevertheless, the company remains committed to its social investment programs, allocating around US$100 million (equivalent to Rp 1.7 trillion) annually until 2041 to support local communities surrounding its mining operations. This dual focus on economic contribution and community development highlights PTFI's integrated approach to its operations in Indonesia.

Perusahaan berkomitmen melanjutkan program tersebut dengan nilai sekitar 100 juta dolar AS atau setara Rp 1,7 triliun per tahun hingga 2041.

— Tony WenasPresident Director of PTFI detailing the company's ongoing commitment to social investment programs.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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