MIND ID Promotes Capacity and Skills of Regional Communities

Jakarta, 26 February 2025 – Community empowerment has become an important part of sustainable development in Indonesia. In various industrial sectors, specifically in mining, the efforts to promote local community capacity will not only impact social welfare but also contribute to economic growth and equitable development in the regions.

As the Holding State-Owned Enterprise of the Mining Industry in Indonesia, MIND ID together with its members, continues to implement various Social and Environmental Responsibility programs that focus on raising the competency of the people living in the surrounding areas of operations.

Based on this program, MIND ID is consistent in ensuring that the presence of the mining industry brings a wider and sustainable benefit for the local people.

MIND ID Corporate Secretary, Heri Yusuf, stressed that the Social and Environmental Responsibility programs are not just fulfilling responsibilities, but also part of the Creating Shared Value strategy aimed at creating joint added value.

“We are committed to continue creating significant positive impact for the local people living around the mines, in line with the purpose of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competency development of the local people is very important to build a competitive generation, and support the government in the creation of the Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia 2045) vision, specifically in economic equality and poverty eradication,” explained Heri.

Throughout 2024, MIND ID and Members - PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM), PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), PT Freeport Indonesia, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM), PT Timah Tbk, and PT Vale Indonesia Tbk – have implemented various initiatives to promote the competency of the local people living in the surrounding areas of operations.

As an example, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) held a capacity development training for dairy cow breeders in Cimahi, West Java, participated by 46 local breeders.

Moreover, ANTAM also provided a chance for 32 youths living around the mines to take part in training to operate heavy equipment to promote their skills and expand employment opportunities.

PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) took part in providing operator and mechanic training for people living in Lawang Kidul Regency, Muara Enim. The training program was participated by 49 participants from various villages and subdistricts, which opened a wider job opportunity for participants. 

PT Freeport Indonesia continues to develop Papuan young talents with the Papuan Sustainable Human Capital Development (PSHCD).

This program provides electrical mechanic and welder operator training to 114 young people of Papua so that they will be able to compete in global job employment by putting forth the values of the company, namely Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, and Excellence (SINCERE).

In the tourism sector, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) is consistent in providing locals with training and assistance for eco-cultural tourism in the context of developing the Meat Village in Toba, North Sumatera.

With this social program innovation, the Meat Village is encouraged to be a national-scale tourism destination which can create various business opportunities for the local people.

PT Timah Tbk also runs the Difabel Entrepreneur School program to raise the competencies of those with disabilities in West Bangka. In this program, students from Negeri Mentok School for the Disabled, get training in batik and juice making, guided by professional experts.

In South Sulawesi, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk conducted heavy equipment training in Pasi-pasi Village, East Luwu, with 25 participants. This training is expected to provide participants with the necessary skills in the job market, including the relevant certification.

Heri Yusuf stressed that MIND ID will continue to expand and develop various competency programs for the local people, in line with the Asta Cita vision of President Prabowo Subianto.

“These programs will continue to be developed to provide a bigger impact for the local people. We are consistent in our efforts to promote the quality of human resources so that new economic strengths can be created from the regions,” he said.