Jakarta, June 3 -- Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia stated that his side will evaluate the landslide incident in the limestone mining area in Cirebon, West Java, including reviewing its licensing aspects.

"Due to this incident, we will consider conducting a thorough evaluation," he stated when met after attending the Human Capital Summit in Jakarta, Tuesday.

According to Presidential Regulation Number 55 of 2022, the management and supervision of mining business permits (IUP) for rock commodities are delegated to the provincial level.

Hence, the authority to grant permits and conduct supervision rests with the governor, Lahadalia noted.

"If we see any misuse (during the evaluation), it is possible to re...