This analytical brief examines inequities in the distribution of benefits from critical mineral downstreaming in Indonesia, with a particular focus on the Mineral and Coal Revenue-Sharing Fund (Dana Bagi Hasil/DBH Minerba) for nickel-producing regions and communities. Using Central Sulawesi and North Maluku as case studies, the brief shows that the current DBH Minerba formula remains largely based on mineral extraction and does not adequately reflect the economic value added through nickel processing and smelter operations.
CERAH recommends reforming the DBH Minerba formula to account for the value of processed mineral products and strengthening Regional Endowment Funds (Dana Abadi Daerah). These reforms are essential to ensure that nickel downstreaming not only increases national revenue, but also delivers fairer economic benefits to producing regions and communities affected by mining and mineral processing activities.




