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<div id="Layer1" style="position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; z-index:1; overflow:hidden; visibility:hidden;">Indonesia is the world's third largest exporter of steaming coal (after Australia and South Africa). However, it is one of the leading exporters of sub-bituminous coal which represents the bulk of Indonesian coal production. Indonesia exported 54 Mt in 2000 from an annual production of 79 Mt. Indonesia has approximately 35 billion tons of coal resources, of which 23 billion tons is proven. Most of Indonesia’s coal reserves are situated in South Sumatra. Coal quality varies, with lower grade lignite (59%), sub bituminous (27%) and high grade bituminous and anthracite (14%).
74% of Indonesia's coal is produced by privately owned coal companies. PT. Arutmin Indonesia among with three other coal mining companies comprise the bulk of Indonesia’s private coal producers. PT. Arutmin Indonesia has been mining coal from its coal concession area in the region of Indonesia's South Kalimantan (Borneo). PT. Arutmin Indonesia is a modern coal mining company supplying highly competitive coal products with a high reactivity and excellent combustion characteristics. Stringent quality assurance procedures and outstanding customer support have made us a preferred provider of coal products for power plants and industrial plants in Asia and beyond.
Arutmin's firm commitment to environmental protection and community development is exemplified by numerous initiatives that have resulted in significant improvement in the living conditions of the communities around our mining areas. Constant training, apprenticeship and employee skills development programs, and a highly dedicated workforce have positioned PT. Arutmin Indonesia among Indonesia's largest and most respected coal producers.
Arutmin's coal products arutmincoal and ecocoal are due to their high reactivity and excellent combustion characteristics ideally suited for consumption in Power Stations and Industrial Plants. Arutmin has signed an agreement with BHP Minerals whereby 75% of Arutmin's production is being marketed through BHP's global sales network. They main markets for Arutmin coals comprise Asia Pacific, Atlantic and Pacific Markets.
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