Moeldoko Affirms Mining Companies Must Be Managed Sustainable And Pay Attention To Environmental Sustainability

Moeldoko accompanied by Deputy II KSP Abetnego Tarigan visited the operation of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), in Sorowako East Luwu, Tuesday 30 May. (Doc KSP)

JAKARTA - The mining company, said the Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Dr. Moeldoko should have implemented a sustainable system. Environmental factors must also be a concern for mining companies so that former mining must be greened and restored.

Moeldoko appreciated PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's (PT Vale) commitment in managing mining. Namely, by applying sustainable principles. In fact, he was very impressed with the environmental governance owned by the nickel mining company.

Moeldoko accompanied by Deputy II KSP Abetnego Tarigan visited PT Vale's operation, in Sorowako, East Luwu, Tuesday, May 30. On his visit, Moeldoko saw the process of mining and transporting nickel ore, including the reclamation process, land rehabilitation on the Solia hill, to the nursery area.

It doesn't stop there. The CEO of PT Vale, Febriany Eddy, also invited Moeldoko to visit the Biodiversity Park of Hayati Sawerigading Wallace, which grew by more than 74 types of local and endemic trees.

"I've seen for myself how the site of the former mine can recover as before. Including its biodiversity. PT Vale is really committed to social environmental issues. The indicator is very real," said Moeldoko in a written statement received by VOI.

According to Moeldoko, as long as mining management is carried out with good mining practices (good mining practice), the company's environment and sustainability will continue to be maintained. Because the future trend is a green economy and sustainability," he said.

On that occasion, Moeldoko also welcomed PT Vale's efforts to maintain social conditions. He gave an example of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that is considered to have contributed to regional and national achievement targets. Especially related to stunting and extreme poverty.

In addition, Moeldoko said, the absorption of local workers is also very large. Including, from women. "I met with a heavy vehicle driver, a local woman mine. This means it's good, because local women are given the opportunity to be empowered," he concluded.