List of Regions in Indonesia Producing Bauxite, a Natural Resource That Can Make You Rich

What Minerals Does Bintan Island Produce?

Many people ask, "What minerals does Bintan Island produce?" The answer is: one of them is bauxite. Bintan Island has a long history as a bauxite producer since colonial times. Bintan is known for:

- Laterite bauxite deposits in the coastal area,

- Strategic location on the international shipping route from the Strait of Malacca to Singapore,

- Proximity to world trade centers such as Singapore and Johor Bahru.

Another frequently asked question is, "Are Bintan and Tanjung Pinang the same?" Administratively, Tanjung Pinang is a city on Bintan Island, while Bintan is both the name of the island and the regency. Both are located in the Riau Islands Province.

Other Bauxite Islands in the Riau Islands

Besides Bintan, several other islands in the Riau Islands known for their bauxite production include Kundur Island, Singkep Island, and parts of Lingga and Natuna.

These islands' proximity to international shipping routes gives the Riau Islands a natural logistical advantage.

Ships transporting bauxite and alumina can easily reach regional markets.

Central Kalimantan & Bangka Belitung: Growing Potential

Central Kalimantan: Reserves Beginning to be Optimized

After West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) is emerging as a region with significant bauxite reserves. Areas such as West Kotawaringin, Lamandau, and Sukamara are said to possess substantial laterite bauxite resources.

Central Kalimantan is still in the development stage compared to West Kalimantan, but its potential is significant, especially when linked to plans for downstream processing and the construction of processing facilities on the island of Kalimantan.

Bangka Belitung: Not Just Tin

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