The Indonesian government has issued new rules regarding the placement of Foreign Exchange Earnings (DHE) from Natural Resources (SDA) for exporters in the mining sector. This rule provides an option for exporters who meet certain criteria to place a minimum of 30% of their DHE in foreign exchange banks for 3 months, including private foreign exchange banks. Exporters who utilize this facility must have shareholders from five designated partner countries, namely the United States, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada. This facility is optional, and exporters who do not wish to use it are still subject to the previous DHE placement rules. The government hopes that these new rules will encourage foreign investment in Indonesia's mining sector.
