【环球财经】印尼稀土资源管理收归国家

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Indonesia's Mineral Industry Bureau marks a significant step in the national regulation of rare earth resources, moving away from private and public access to full state control [1] Group 1: Institutional Changes - The new bureau's responsibilities are based on three strategic pillars: optimizing rare earth element extraction, enhancing protection of rare earth elements, and accelerating downstream industrialization [1] - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will supply raw materials, while the Mineral Industry Bureau will manage downstream activities and terminal product strategies [1] Group 2: Focus Areas - Rare earth elements consist of 17 metal elements with unique optical, electrical, and magnetic properties, widely used in new energy, electronics, and aerospace industries [1] - The new bureau will focus on strategic minerals for the defense industry, including rare metals and radioactive minerals, with the aim of accelerating the application of university research in defense [1]