Jakarta-The government will impose an export tax on of raw mines by 50 percent to prevent national and international mining companies rogue who wishes to dredge mining in Indonesia. The plan comes as the state losses caused by mining is quite high. The main cause of the loss is excessive exploitation of minerals.

Audit Agency (BPK) found a potential loss of state in the mining sector reached Rp488, 52 billion. Trade Minister Wiranata Gita says, will sit down with the Minister of Energy and Industry Minister to resume talks on export taxes to keep the mining investment climate in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Association rejected the government's plans Nickel Indonesia banned the export of raw minerals began in 2014, although the government will continue to discuss the ban.