Indonesia orders miners to provide more coal amid blackouts
The Indonesian government has ordered miners to increase coal supplies to power plants to address rolling blackouts across Java. This directive comes amid broader economic and political challenges facing President Prabowo Subianto's administration.
Why it matters
Energy instability in major economies like Indonesia can disrupt global supply chains and highlights the tension between export-driven mining policies and domestic energy security.
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry told miners to supply an additional 2.7 million tonnes of coal to power plants in June.
The report balances government directives with the context of political protests and economic challenges, maintaining a neutral journalistic tone.
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