5. Batu Hijau, West Nusa Tenggara
Besides its stunning savanna and steppe views, Sumbawa also holds the second-largest gold reserves in Indonesia. The Batu Hijau mine in West Nusa Tenggara has gold reserves of 2.7 million tons. Meanwhile, gold production in 2020 was 4.12 million ounces.
This mine is managed by PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, a subsidiary of PT. Merdeka Copper Gold, Tbk. In addition to gold, the Batu Hijau mine also produces copper, with production being no less significant. This amounted to 4.47 billion pounds in 2020.
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6. Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara
Another gold producer in West Nusa Tenggara Province is the Dompu mine. This mine is relatively new and is currently managed by PT. Sumbawa Timur Mining. This mine is estimated to hold substantial gold reserves, considering that West Nusa Tenggara's total gold potential reaches 507 million tons.
7. Gosowong, North Maluku
The Gosowong gold mine is located in Halmahera, North Maluku. This location is the third-largest gold producer in Indonesia.
The mine, managed by PT. Nusa Halmahera Minerals, is estimated to have gold reserves of an additional 26.9 million ounces. The Gosowong gold mine has been operating since 1996.
North Maluku appears to still have significant gold mining potential. Besides Gosowong, Ngailamo and Sesewet also have abundant gold reserves.
8. Martabe, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra
The Martabe mine is supervised by PT. Agincourt Resource and produced 391,000 ounces of gold in 2021. The mine, which will operate until 2034, has been operating since 2008 and covers an area of 1,303 square kilometers.
This gold mine, located in the hills of South Tapanuli, is estimated to have gold reserves of around 135 tons.
9. Central Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Aceh has long been known as one of the largest gold-producing provinces in Indonesia. Several areas in NAD that produce large amounts of gold are Bener Meriah and Meulaboh.
10. Pani Mine, Pohuwato, Gorontalo