Indonesia, June 8 -- Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has deployed mining inspectors to assess five mining sites in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, to ensure all operations comply with national laws and regulations.

"For the other islands, together with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, we have conducted aerial reviews. We will also assign mining inspectors to assess those areas," said Director General of Minerals and Coal at the Ministry, Tri Winarno.

He made the statement while accompanying Minister Lahadalia during a site visit to Gag Island, Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, as quoted here on Sunday.

The ministry's evaluation will cover aspects such as environmental protection and the sustainabil...