Three Mountains That Hold Gold, One of Them in Indonesia

In 2018, gold mining resumed. The gold mine is planned to produce up to 203,000 MoZ in the first quarter of 2021.

BACA JUGA:North Sumatra Holds Indonesia's Largest Gold Reserves

3. Round Mountain

The Round Mountain gold mine is located in the mountainous region of Nevada, USA. It is owned by Kinross Gold.

According to various sources, Round Mountain is one of the world's largest gold deposits. The total metal content of this system is estimated at approximately 20 million ounces of gold. This mine was discovered in 1906.

These are mountains in the world that contain gold treasures, including in Indonesia. The following additional information provides information on regions in Indonesia that contain gold.

7 Largest Gold-Producing Regions in Indonesia

1. Martabe, North Sumatra

The Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra is located in the hills of South Tapanuli. It's worth noting that Sumatra Island has significant gold reserves, estimated at around 168 million tons.

The Martabe gold mine has been operating since 2008. The mine covers an area of 1,303 square kilometers.

This gold mine is known to have produced 8.8 million ounces of gold and 72 million ounces of silver in 2017. They also have gold ore reserves estimated at 4.7 million ounces.

2. Mount Pongkor, Bogor, West Java

This gold potential is located on Mount Pongkor in the Nanggung District of Bogor. This area is a gold mine owned by PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam).

In 1989, PT Antam, through its geological team, conducted a survey on Mount Pongkor and successfully discovered gold potential there.

PT Antam built seven tunnels for mining, but only three are currently in use. PT Antam's mining area covers 6,024 hectares.

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