Environmental

Biodiversity conservation activities are inspired by the idea that the existence of plant species in the forest is very vital for the sustainability of human life and the surrounding ecosystem.

Our Way in Nurturing Biodiversity

ITM realizes that mining activities, especially open pit mining, have potential to cause impacts on the environment, including changes in the landscape and the ecosystems within it. Therefore, ITM is committed to reducing the impact of land damage through disturbed land management plan and reclamation in accordance with Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) guidelines and mine closure plan.

Arboretum as the proof of self-sustaining ecosystem

Over the past two decades, the reclamation and revegetation areas have been transformed into an arboretum by ITM subsidiary, Indominco Mandiri (IMM), as a collection of various flora species. In 2022, IMM established two new arboretum zones: the "Arboretum 30 Gemilang," located in the original concession forest area of IMM, and the "Arboretum Kanahuang", situated in the IMM reclamation area. With the addition of these zones, the total area of the arboretum managed by IMM reached 70 hectares by 2022. Activities conducted in the arboretum during the reporting period include maintenance of walking trails, biodiversity monitoring, a tree adoption program, and tree labeling.

Recovering the Function of Mine Area with Proper Planning and Collaboration

Mining operations result in changes in the landscape and habitat in the mining area. Therefore, we are committed to restoring land functions through a disturbed land management plan and reclamation in accordance with the Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) and the 5 years reclamation proposal that has been submitted and approved by the Government.

To enhance the effort of biodiversity preservation, we collaborated with BRIN to study biodiversity at several operation locations of ITM. We also collaborated with Lambung Mangkurat University to study natural forests in the South Kalimantan area. The findings of the study generated bank data of the wealth and diversity of flora and fauna species in the Kalimantan forests that we are committed to preserving its sustainability.

Environmental conservation that we have accomplished

To manage the disturbed land, we conduct revegetation activities by planting trees in the total accumulated land area. Plants grown consist of local plant species and crops of economic value.

9 Sites

Have conducted Biodiversity Impact & Risk Assesment

3 Sites

Have developed Biodiversity Action Plan

Our Approach on Biodiversity

Promoting Biodiversity in Action

Arboretum IMM
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Biodiversity Study at NPR
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Potential Study of Local Fruits in East Kalimantan at BEK
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Flora and Fauna Monitoring in JBG Reclamation Area
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