The potential of its natural resources, particularly gold, makes a significant contribution to the local and national economy.
Good management by PT Linge Mineral Resources in maintaining the sustainability and social impact of its operations is key to ensuring that the benefits of this mine can be widely felt by the local community.
9. Pohuwato, Gorontalo
In Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo Province, lies a gold mine known as the Pani Gold Project. This project is projected to be the largest primary gold mine in Indonesia.
According to information from the Merdeka Copper Gold website, the Pani Gold Project is estimated to have potential mineral resources of 6.6 million ounces of gold. The mine is located in Hulawa Village, Buntulia, Pohuwato, Gorontalo.
The Pani Gold Project is planned to begin gold production in late 2025 with a total investment estimated at IDR 10 trillion.
This project is expected to significantly contribute to the local economy in Gorontalo, creating new jobs and increasing regional revenue through taxes and mining royalties.
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10. North Minahasa, North Sulawesi
The Toka Tindung gold mine is located in North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi.
As one of the largest gold mining operations in Southeast Asia, Toka Tindung operates approximately 35 km northeast of Manado.
This mine is operated by PT Archi Indonesia Tbk through its subsidiaries, PT Meares Soputan Mining (MSM) and PT Tambang Tondano Nusajaya (TTN).
PT Archi Indonesia Tbk holds a Contract of Work (CoW) for a 40,000-hectare mining concession in North Sulawesi, which includes the Toka Tindung Mine.
This mine has been operating to exploit the potential of pure gold mineral resources and has made a significant contribution to national gold production and regional economic development.
11. Kapuas, Central Kalimantan
The gold mine in Central Kalimantan is located in Pujon Village, Central Kapuas District, Kapuas Regency. This village has been a center of gold mining activity since the 1980s, with the majority of its population depending on the mining industry for their livelihood.