The World's Largest Gold Reserves Are Estimated to Reach Tens of Millions of Tons

INTERNATIONAL, RBTVDISWAY.ID - Indonesia is known as one of the countries with the largest gold reserves in the world.

However, determining the largest gold reserves in Indonesia is not simple. Various sources provide varying information regarding the amount of reserves, both in tons and ounces.

In this article, we will discuss gold reserves in Indonesia in depth, especially in areas with significant potential.

The region with the largest gold reserves in Indonesia is often identified as Papua, specifically the Mimika region, famous for the Grasberg mine.

Some sources state that gold ore reserves in Grasberg could reach between 1.76 million tons and 1.87 billion tons.

This figure shows significant discrepancies, likely due to different calculation methods.

Grasberg itself is known as one of the largest gold mines in the world and a major contributor to Indonesia's gold production.

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West Nusa Tenggara Also Has Plenty of Gold

Besides Papua, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) also has significant gold reserves.

The Batu Hijau mine in Sumbawa is said to have reserves of around 2.7 million tons, making it the second-largest gold reserve in Indonesia.

However, beyond these two regions, there are other areas with potential gold reserves that should not be overlooked.

Other Major Gold-Producing Regions in Indonesia

Kalimantan is one of the regions with significant gold reserves, estimated at around 40 million tons.

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