Jakarta, Nov. 3 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is urging local small and medium-sized businesses to seek priority allocations of mining areas, opening opportunities in the country's mining industry.

Deputy for Medium Enterprises Bagus Rachman said the policy would help local businesses operate professionally and capture greater economic benefits from natural resources in their regions.

"Regulatory breakthroughs such as priority mining business permit areas (WIUP) pave the way for local small and medium-sized businesses to operate mining ventures professionally, independently and responsibly," Rachman said at Minerba Convex 2026 here Monday.

He said Law No. 2 of 2025 and Government Regulation No. 39 of 20...