Luwu.&nbsp;Gold miner&nbsp;Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) has become the first company in Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi to use 100 percent&nbsp;renewable energy for four consecutive years. This commitment to environmental sustainability is demonstrated through the use of green electricity, provided via the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) service from state utility company PLN (Persero).The collaboration with PLN has positioned MDA as the pioneer company in Luwu to adopt the REC service. Rathy Shinta Utami, Manager of PLN UP3 Palopo, explained that REC addresses the need for decarbonization in the industrial and business sectors. This initiative is part of the broader effort to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060.“This collaboration proves that PLN and MDA are playing an active role in reducing emissions by promoting the use of environmentally friendly energy,” Rathy said on Friday.The REC service by PLN enables customers to gain international recognition for their use of renewable energy in a transparent and accountable manner. Each REC certifies that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity consumed by the customer is sourced from renewable or non-fossil power plants.PLN UP3 Palopo has commended MDA&nbsp;for its participation in using clean energy. MDA has consistently utilized 100 percent&nbsp;clean energy from 2021 to 2024, amounting to approximately 600,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), equivalent to 600 units of REC.“Purchasing REC is the simplest way for customers to enjoy clean energy from PLN,” Rathy said. “Building their own power plants would require significant investment and time, but by purchasing REC from PLN, MDA has officially become a customer using clean energy.”Rathy further explained that the connected power capacity for MDA is 197,000 Volt-Amperes (VA), which will increase to 1,110,000 VA by August 2024. According to PLN’s calculations, the total renewable energy supplied to MDA over four years, from 2021 to 2023, reached 396,000 kWh, with an estimated 204,000 kWh for 2024.Rathy emphasized that MDA could serve as a model for other companies in Indonesia, particularly in Luwu Regency, to adopt REC from PLN as a commitment to clean energy use.Fakhruddin Noor, General Manager Project at MDA, expressed the company's dedication to using cleaner electricity throughout its operations, aligning with government programs to reduce emissions.“MDA has collaborated with PLN and ensured that, through the purchase of REC, its electricity sources from 2021 to 2024 have been from renewable energy,” Fakhruddin said. “This aligns with MDA's vision and mission to be an environmentally friendly company and support government programs in emission reduction.”

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Masmindo Dwi Area Achieves Four-Year Streak of 100% Renewable Energy Use

Belopa, May 15, 2024 - Responding to the emergency situation where logistical assistance must be immediately received by flood and landslide-affected residents, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) has deployed at least 12 LV 4x4 vehicles along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) since May 8 to ensure that this can be achieved.Through good collaboration with BNPB, BPBD Sulsel, Luwu Regency Government, TNI &amp; POLRI, to date at least 11 of the 12 villages in Latimojong District (Ulusalu, Buntu Sarek, Pajang, Tibussan, Pangi, Rante Balla, Boneposi, Kadundung, To'barru, Ta'bang and Toklajuk) have received aid distribution.In an evaluation meeting on disaster response at the Andi Djemma Field Tribune Main Post in Belopa on Monday, May 13, Logistics and Equipment Manager of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Nadhira Seha Nur expressed her appreciation for MDA's support in opening access roads and distributing logistics. Nadhira also emphasized the importance of collaboration to be able to face all the challenges in the field.Previously, MDA also received appreciation from the Director of Emergency Resource Support of BNPB Agus Riyanto in an evaluation meeting on disaster response at the Andi Djemma Field Tribune Main Post - Belopa, May 9, 2024, for the efforts to accelerate the opening of access roads by deploying 9 units of heavy equipment consisting of 1 dozer, 1 wheel loader, and 7 excavators, along with a number of personnel and other supporting vehicles since May 4, 2024.Currently, MDA is continuously striving to stabilize a number of road sections that have the potential for follow-up landslides due to the rainy weather in the hill area. In parallel with this, MDA and its partners have also deployed an ERT team, including medical personnel (2 doctors) to help check the condition of residents and provide the necessary medical services, in close coordination with the Luwu Regency Health Office.Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) MDA Mustafa Ibrahim stated, "These efforts are a step taken by the Company to actively collaborate with the Government, TNI &amp; POLRI to help ensure that the affected villages in Latimojong District can recover as soon as possible."Even though land access has reached almost all villages in Latimojong District, MDA will still support it with helicopter landing facilities (helipad) at the company's camp location if necessary.MDA will continue to communicate and coordinate with all parties under the direction of the Luwu Regency government. MDA believes that good cooperation is a key supporting factor for the success of disaster response. (YP)***

MDA Accelerates Efforts in Distributing Aid to Residents

Belopa, May 10, 2024 - The 9 heavy equipment units deployed by PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) have succeeded in opening several roads that were closed due to landslides. The road from Ranteballa Village to Kadundung Village, the main route for distributing aid, is now accessible again for four-wheeled vehicles. This effort by MDA has been appreciated by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).In an evaluation meeting on disaster response at the Main Post of Andi Djemma Field Tribune, Belopa, on Thursday (9/5), BNPB Director of Emergency Resource Support, Agus Riyanto, expressed his hope that MDA could continue to optimize its heavy equipment units to open closed roads so that they can be used for aid distribution. "All parties must work together to overcome the disaster in Luwu, and we appreciate what PT MDA has done," he said.In addition, MDA has also succeeded in opening access roads to Tabang Village and Boneposi Village towards Ulusalu Village. The route connecting these three villages can only be reached by using two-wheeled vehicles. MDA is also continuing its efforts to ensure that these roads can be passed by four-wheeled vehicles as soon as possible to facilitate the distribution of aid and mobility of people between villages in Latimojong.Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) MDA Mustafa Ibrahim said that opening access roads is one of the Company's efforts to help smooth the distribution of logistics and the mobility of people in the villages affected by the disaster. "MDA has also allocated 5 light vehicles to support the distribution of logistics and transportation of medical personnel from the Belopa Main Post to the Kadundung Post and other villages. Several light vehicles are also used at the MDA Camp location to support the distribution of logistics around the Company's location.In addition to helping open land routes, MDA also provides a helicopter landing pad (helipad) at the MDA camp location to facilitate the distribution of aid and logistics.MDA will continue to communicate and coordinate with all parties under the direction of the Luwu Regency Government. "We are sure that good cooperation between all parties is the main factor for the success of disaster response," he said. (YP)***

Access to Ranteballa - Kadundung Successfully Opened, BNPB Appreciates MDA's Efforts

Belopa, May 9, 2024 – In response to the floods and landslides that have struck parts of South Sulawesi since May 3, 2024, causing the closure of several roads and bridges in Luwu Regency, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) has been continuously working to open access by deploying heavy equipment. As of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, landslide points on the village roads connecting the MDA site area with the nearest village (Ranteballa Village) have been gradually overcome since Saturday, May 4, 2024.Rain in the Latimojong area is still quite intense, and the locations affected by landslides are still unstable, making it a challenge for the MDA team to fully open access. In addition, the bad weather conditions also make it difficult to distribute the fuel needed for the operation of vehicles and heavy equipment. Since sending fuel by land is not possible, fuel and logistics were delivered to the MDA site area by air using helicopters on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.Opening access to the Poros Village Road Ranteballa – Kadundung is still a priority. This is because this road is the main route for distributing aid and efforts to handle the other impacts of the disaster. A number of MDA heavy equipment units have also been mobilized to open access roads to Tabang Village and Boneposi Village. For all these activities, MDA deployed 9 units of company heavy equipment consisting of 1 dozer, 1 wheel loader, and 7 excavators, as well as other supporting vehicles.Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) MDA Mustafa Ibrahim stated that the efforts to open access roads due to landslides are being continuously optimized by the MDA Team to help smooth the distribution of aid to the community, especially those who are still isolated. "With the opening of access to the villages towards the MDA site, the health facilities at MDA can also support medical assistance for residents in need," he said. Meanwhile, a number of MDA medical personnel have also gone to the nearest village to help check the health of the community, especially the elderly and toddlers.In addition, MDA also supports the preparation of a helicopter landing pad (helipad) at the company's location to help expedite the distribution of aid and medical evacuation from the local health authorities.The MDA Emergency Response Team (ERT) also helped distribute aid in Kadundung Village following the closure of roads and bridges. Based on coordination and directions from the Commander of the XIV Hasanuddin Military Command, the MDA ERT Team has also created and provided temporary crossing facilities at the Kadundung River using karmantel ropes. The ERT Team will continue to provide support for disaster response and coordinate with the BNPB Team, Luwu BPBD, volunteers, and the village government.Previously, MDA had also distributed aid in the form of ready-to-eat meals, biscuits, bread, basic necessities, drinking water, and medicines, as well as vitamins and supplements, both directly to the villages affected by the floods and landslides and through the Main Post at the Andi Djemma Field Tribune. Communication and coordination with the Luwu Regency Government have been and will continue to be carried out by MDA for disaster response. (YP)***

MDA Deploys 9 Heavy Equipment Units to Open Access Roads

The Regent of Luwu, Muhammad Saleh, expressed support for the presence of PT Masmindo Dwi Area. According to him, Masmindo’s presence in Luwu Regency not only boosts local revenue, but also creates job opportunities.Muhammad Saleh revealed this during a tree-planting event commemorating Earth Day 2024 at Camp Masmindo in Rante Balla Village, Latimojong Subdistrict, on Monday, April 22, 2024.

The Regent of Luwu Supports the Existence of Masmindo: Providing Social and Economic Impact

PT Masmindo Dwi Area signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Makassar.&nbsp; This agreement marks the beginning of a comprehensive partnership between the two institutions which encompasses legal, corporate, agriculture, and community development.

Masmindo Dwi Area Holds a Collaboration with the Unhas Faculty of Law

PT Indika Energy Tbk's gold mining subsidiary, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo), aims to commence construction of the mining site by 2024 to initiate production by 2025

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Indika Group (INDY) Masmindo Targets Gold Mine Construction 2024

PT Mamsindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) is in the final stages of finalizing land compensation for the construction of mining facilities. The land compensation primarily targets two villages, Ranteballa and Boneposi, closest to the mine area. In October - November 2023, the company plans to land clearing and start constructing the mining facilities on the acquired lands. Masmindo coordinated with the Luwu Regency Investment Acceleration Task Force team and led the Luwu Regional Secretary, various Luwu Regency Governments, and Luwu Forkopimda. Masmindo has taken several directives from the task force and strategic steps following coordination with the relevant Government parties.

Progress of Masmindo Land Compensation Process

Following updates on the land acquisition process at PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo), information and clarification are needed to ensure accurate information is provided to the public.

Clarification of Masmindo's Land Acquisition Process

PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) took the initiative to hold "Masmindo Environment Week," which will take place from June 4 to 11, 2023. This activity is in commemorates World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5.

Environment Week, Masmindo Holds Several Competitions

The Luwu Regency Investment Acceleration Task Force team took the initiative to conduct outreach to landowners related to land acquisition for PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) for the needs of its mining operations.

Inviting Landowners, Luwu Investment Task Force Team Socialization of Land Acquisition by Masmindo

The Regent of Luwu, Dr. Drs. H. Basmin Mattayang, M.Pd, accompanied by President Director of PT Masmindo Dwi Area Trisakti Simorangkir, the Luwu Police Chief AKBP Arisandi and The Head of Luwu PUPR Ir Ikhsan Asaad ST, MT. Saturday, May 6, 2023, a ribbon-cutting marks the inauguration of the opening of the new Lekkopini West Bajo bridge.

Basmin Inaugurates Lekkopini Bridge

The 2022 Masmindo Cup I football tournament will be held at Andi Djemma Field, Belopa, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi. Twenty-four teams will be participating in the tournament with a total prize of IDR 65 million. The participants came from Luwu, Palopo, and North Luwu.

24 Football Teams throughout Luwu Fight for a Cash Prize of IDR 65 Million in the 2022 Masmindo Cup I Tournament

PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) commemorates World Environment Day (WED) 2022 by holding a number of actions and social activities. Entitled Environment Week, the WED runs from June 5 to June 12. Environmental Week is filled with various activities.

In Environmental Week, Masmindo Targets Mountains to Coasts

PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) continues to pay for land compensation and plants. Within this period, four payments have been made by the company to the rightful land owners.

Masmindo Continues to Pay Compensations to Land Owners