Arutmin is one of the major coal producing and exporting companies in Indonesia. It signed the first coal mining contract with the Government of Indonesia in 1981 and is therefore the longest-standing private coal producer. manages 5 mines - Senakin, Satui, Mulia, Asam - Asam and Batulicin - and an international coal export terminal.

Senakin, Satui, and Batulicin hold world-class bituminous deposits while Mulia and Asam - Asam holds extensive sub-bituminous deposits.

Arutmin has strategic alliances with two internationally reputed companies, BHPBilliton and Thiess Pty Ltd, which market and produce, respectively, most of 's coal. Global resources company BHPBilliton leverages for its international marketing network and experience. Thiess Pty Ltd is a major Australian provider of integrated engineering and services with worldwide projects worth AUD 1.9 billion in 2001 and decades of mining experience in Indonesia.

Arutmin's strong production and sales performance has allowed rapid growth during 18 years of operation. is now well-positioned in the global market and poised to expand domestically. Extensive reserves provide a natural competitive advantage but the key to persistent healthy cash flows is sound management of financial, technical, and social issues. The workforce of expatriate, Indonesian, and community representatives are diverse yet streamlined. Its combination of global management experience and local sensitivity ensures that international best-practices of environment management and community development are maintained.

Arutmin's strategic advantages - extensive and quality coal reserves, operational efficiency, marketing strengths, and competitive workforce capabilities - position it securely to maintain its healthy performance. Remains well able to manage global market conditions to best advantage. The company's combined advantages form a secure base from which management can launch initiatives to capture future opportunities.