Jakarta (ANTARA) - MIND ID is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability in mining industry operations, according to Arief R. Wiwaha, the head of ESG performance and reporting department at the state-run mining industry holding company.
"MIND ID is committed to environmental integrity and strong governance, so that it can continue to support Indonesia toward a sustainable future," Wiwaha said in a statement released on Saturday.
He added that with the commitment, the company proves that mining industrial growth and environmental preservation can go hand in hand for the welfare of current and future generations.
The commitment has been pursued by the MIND ID through a number of initiatives related to water management and renewable energy, he said.
Wiwaha emphasized that all members of the group are carrying out sustainable exploration by implementing best practices in the mining sector and contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
He cited the example of the water management initiative carried out by state gold and nickel miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), which involved the installation of an advanced water treatment plant as part of an effort to improve the quality of wastewater processed into clean water.
"Antam also maximizes the use of recirculated water for production processes and other uses," he said.
Meanwhile, state-run coal mining company PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is applying a passive acid mine drainage method in Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra.
"PTBA also recycles acid mine drainage with the water gate system into clean water for a number of activities such as office needs, cleaning the coal handling facility, and watering mine roads," Wiwaha said.
Furthermore, PT Freeport Indonesia s building a new desalination plant as a water source for the Manyar smelter. PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) is optimizing the Sigura-gura hydroelectric power plant to increase the efficiency of water use.
"Through the implementation of more efficient technology, the Sigura-gura hydroelectric power plant has succeeded in minimizing unnecessary water loss and increasing optimal water use in the electricity generation process," Wiwaha said.
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PT Vale Indonesia has implemented the SWAP (steam, water, air, and power) online monitoring system application to monitor water use. According to Wiwaha, the MIND ID Group is also encouraging the use of renewable energy to address climate change.
"It is recorded that throughout 2023, as many as 41 percent of the MIND ID Group's internal energy consumption came from renewable energy, be it solar PV (photovoltaic), biofuel, or hydropower," he said.
MIND ID commits to sustainable mining practices
File - Workers plant tree seedlings in the reclamation area of PT Antam's nickel mine in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, on June 13, 2024. (ANTARA FOTO/Andry Denisah/YU/tom)
File - Workers plant tree seedlings in the reclamation area of PT Antam's nickel mine in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, on June 13, 2024. (ANTARA FOTO/Andry Denisah/YU/tom)