Core Insights - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the closure of 1,000 illegal tin mines in Bangka Belitung province and the complete blockade of smuggling routes [1] - Bangka Belitung province is a significant tin mining center, playing a crucial role in the global tin supply chain [1] - Since the launch of the special operation on September 1, Indonesian authorities have successfully intercepted nearly 80% of smuggled tin [1] - The president emphasized the rich rare earth minerals contained in tin mining waste, which have been overlooked, and instructed customs to recruit chemical experts for rare earth content testing [1] - The government aims to combat illegal mining and enhance national revenue, with an estimated recovery of 450 trillion Indonesian Rupiah (approximately 2.7 billion USD) by 2026 [1]