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2026-11-11T08:48:26

Cement Supply in Timika Runs Dry as 589 Mimika BSPS Homes Seek Builders

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Cement supply in Timika for the Conch brand ran out on 7 November 2026, even though PT Conch West Papua Cement had brought in two ships of about 2,000 tonnes each the month before. The company blamed the difficulty of finding vessels towards year-end and higher fuel costs. At the same time, Mimika’s 2026 BSPS home renovation programme, with 589 houses allocated, is still struggling to find builders willing to do rehabilitation work. Together, the two reports show that in Central Papua both material logistics and labour decide how fast building work moves.

Key Facts

Why cement supply in Timika ran dry

Speaking to reporters in Timika on Saturday 7 November 2026, PT Conch West Papua Cement marketing staff member Niko said the shortage came from the difficulty of chartering ships and rising shipping costs. The previous month the company had brought in two vessels of about 2,000 tonnes each, but that was not enough for households, building-material shops and projects in Mimika. According to Niko, 2,000-tonne ships are not the company’s first choice, but larger vessels are hard to get as the year ends. He added that bigger ships with higher freight costs could push up the retail price of cement, so for now the company is making the most of the smaller vessels. He expected Conch cement to be back in Timika on the Tuesday of the following week.

Company warehouse and hoarding claims

Responding to rumours that an agent was hoarding stock, Niko said Conch runs its own warehouse in Timika. Official agents collect cement directly from that warehouse according to customer orders, for example 1,000 bags, and deliver it straight away, so they do not need to stockpile in private storage. The company also plans to have its cement tested with the relevant local agency so its specifications become known to the regency government. For buyers, this means shop availability depends heavily on ship arrivals at the company warehouse.

Mimika BSPS homes are waiting for builders

On 10 November 2026, Abriyanti Nuhuyanan, head of Mimika’s housing, settlements and land office, said field facilitators were finding it hard to recruit builders for rehabilitation. New construction is easier, she said, while rehab work requires tearing out damaged parts, repairing and refitting. Work proceeds in stages after applicants pass verification by the housing agency, funds go to the recipients’ bank accounts, and facilitators help them find builders. After an online meeting with the housing minister on 23 October 2026, the agency began involving the local government, but the list of verified house locations is still awaited.

Lessons for project owners in eastern Indonesia

Where supply depends on shipping, cement purchases should be planned early, with a buffer stored dry and used first-in, first-out. Builders experienced in demolition and repair should also be booked in advance. homeX, an Indonesian building-materials platform with showroom, warehousing and delivery services, sees materials and tradespeople as two parts of one plan, so that renovations do not stall halfway.

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FAQ

When will Conch cement be back in Timika? On 7 November 2026 Conch expected stock to return on the Tuesday of the following week, depending on the arrival of a ship of about 2,000 tonnes.

Are agents hoarding cement in Timika? Conch denied it. Official agents take cement from the company warehouse in Timika according to customer orders and deliver it directly.

How much BSPS aid does each Mimika house get? Rp40 million per house, Rp35 million for materials and Rp5 million for labour, across 589 houses allocated in 2026.

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Sources: Antarpapua, Conch cement out of stock in Timika (7 Nov 2026); Tribun Papua Tengah, Mimika BSPS awaits verification and builders (10 Nov 2026)