PANGKALPINANG -- PT Timah Tbk continues to be committed to restoring environmental conditions as much as possible through reclamation activities. In the first semester of 2023, the TINS ??issuer carried out land reclamation of 203.6 hectares of ex-mining land.
Realization of the reclamation of ex-mining land has reached 50 percent of the 2023 reclamation plan or an area of ??400 hectares. Land reclamation by PT Timah Tbk refers to the company's reclamation plan by revegetating or planting and reclamation in other forms.
In carrying out revegetation PT Timah Tbk carries out planting and reforestation on post-mining land. For planting selected plants such as fruit plants such as oranges, and avocados. In addition, the company also planted sengon, cashew, and oil palm trees.
As for reclamation in other forms, PT Timah will carry out the arrangement of ex-mining land that is adjusted to the needs of the community.
The reclamation, which was carried out by members of the MIND ID mining industry holding, was also assessed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Based on the results of the 2021 assessment by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, PT Timah Tbk can disburse reclamation guarantees of IDR 34.6 billion in 2022.
PT Timah Tbk's commitment to carrying out reclamation is a form of implementation of good mining practices carried out by the company.
"Companies carrying out reclamation are not only limited to carrying out their responsibilities. However, sustainable environmental management is one of the company's priorities," said Head of Corporate Communications Anggi Siahaan.
In carrying out the reclamation, PT Timah Tbk also involves the surrounding community to empower the community and is expected to have an economic impact on the community. (*)
