West Kalimantan APRI Expresses Appreciation to Minister Fery Juliantono: A Breakthrough in Cooperative-Based People’s Mining as Proof of the State’s Presence for the People
Pontianak, October 8, 2025 — The Regional Leadership Board of the Indonesian Artisanal Miners Association (DPW APRI) of West Kalimantan extends its highest appreciation and respect to the Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Fery Juliantono, for his historic policy that opens the opportunity for cooperatives to manage people’s mining areas legally and sustainably.
The policy, stipulated in Government Regulation (PP) No. 39 of 2025, marks a significant milestone in realizing a fair, transparent, and people-oriented mining governance system. This move aligns with the spirit of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which mandates that natural resources must be managed for the greatest prosperity of the people.
The Chairman of DPW APRI West Kalimantan, Adi Normansyah, emphasized that Minister Fery Juliantono’s decision represents a genuine form of the government’s commitment to strengthening the people’s economy.
> “This regulation is clear evidence that the state is truly present to organize and legalize people’s mining, ensuring both legal certainty and equitable development. We extend our deepest appreciation to Minister Fery Juliantono for his courage and visionary leadership,” said Adi Normansyah in Pontianak.
He further noted that through the cooperative model, artisanal and small-scale mining can become more organized, socially and environmentally responsible, while also expanding local economic opportunities, particularly in mining regions across West Kalimantan.
The General Treasurer of DPW APRI West Kalimantan, Ir. Hery Syamsuri, added that APRI is fully prepared to collaborate with the government in implementing this landmark policy. One of the immediate steps will be establishing People’s Mining Cooperatives (KPR) in every district and city.
> “We will encourage the creation of professional, ethical, and law-abiding mining cooperatives. Legalization must go hand in hand with environmental sustainability and community welfare,” he stated.
DPW APRI West Kalimantan Advisors, Budi Agustiansyah and Eka Kurniawan, S.E., M.M., also welcomed the initiative, considering it a strategic step toward building an independent, locally driven economy.
> “This policy not only strengthens the legal standing of artisanal miners but also provides a structured avenue for them to grow under cooperative institutions that are healthy and sustainable,” said Budi Agustiansyah.
DPW APRI West Kalimantan believes that this breakthrough ushers in a new era in the people’s mining sector — one built on the pillars of justice, sustainability, and local economic empowerment. Through synergy among the central government, regional authorities, and local mining communities, this regulation is expected to create a modern, orderly, and dignified model of people’s mining.
> “Minister Fery Juliantono’s step is not only regulatory but also philosophical. He reaffirms that the ultimate goal of managing the nation’s natural resources must be the prosperity of the people,” concluded Adi Normansyah.
With this spirit, DPW APRI West Kalimantan reaffirms its commitment to being a strategic partner of the government in realizing a legal, fair, and people-centered mining sector for the welfare of all.
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