MIND ID Group Manages Water With Climate Friendly Technology

Photo: Doc. Antara

"Indonesia Mining Industry Holding MIND ID conducts sustainable water management with climate-friendly technology to ensure water efficiency," said MIND ID Corporate Secretary Heri Yusuf.

"MIND ID is committed to consistently using water wisely, as well as carrying out water management in a sustainable manner by utilizing climate-friendly technology," said Heri in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Thursday, August 8.

Through the momentum of the LIKE 2 KLHK Festival, Heri said, water has an important role in the production process and support of the MIND ID Group, so it requires a utilization program while still being able to ensure good water efficiency.

"MIND ID Groups are also consistently trying to reduce new water extraction from nature," he said.

In addition, he continued, MIND ID also strives to increase the reuse of water in the production and supporting processes, as well as ensure the quality of water flowed to water bodies in accordance with applicable quality standards.

"LIKE 2 of 2024 is a momentum for all of us MIND ID Groups to be wiser in water use, as well as to carry out sustainable water management by utilizing climate-friendly technology," said Heri.

Heri explained, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) utilizes the results of processing industrial wastewater and mining and domestic waste water, to be reused in the mining process and mineral processing in their operations.

Furthermore, he said, PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) utilizes biotechnology by implementing constructed wetland.

The floating wetland system uses a paralon pipe containing fragrant roots (Vetveria zizanioides) and water jasmine (Echinodorus palaefolius) capable of absorbing heavy metals such as Fe (0.52 ppm per gram) and Mn (2.28 ppm per gram), "said Heri.

Meanwhile, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has eight Wastewater Processing Installations (IPAL) which are managed in accordance with Indonesian Government regulations.

Wastewater Quality from all installations is monitored regularly, including pH parameters, biological oxygen (BOD) needs, total suspended solids, and oil and fat, in accordance with quality standards.

Furthermore, there is PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (INALIM) which encourages the implementation of technology in the operation of the Sigura-gura Dam and Tangga Dam which is an energy source for hydropower for company operations.

"Through the implementation of technology as well as various conservation efforts, INALUM maintains water discharge to maintain the ecosystem of the area around the Lake Toba Water Capture Area (DTA)," he said.

PT Timah Tbk (TIMAH) also utilizes the results of industrial and mining wastewater processing as well as domestic waste water, to be reused in the mineral mining process and processing in operational areas.

"Similarly, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTVI) uses water resources as a hydropower plant," he continued.

Vale memiliki teknologi sensor level pengendali overflow lintas section, di Matte Pond dan mampu memberikan efektif 231.884 m3, ucap dia.

Heri said the public could take a closer look at the MIND ID Group water management program at the Environment, Climate, Forestry and New Renewable Energy Festival (LIKE) 2 held by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK).

"This festival will be held again on August 8, 2024 at the Jakarta Convention Center Hall A & B, Central Jakarta," said Heri.