Highest Record During Operation, RMK Energy Records a Profit of IDR 404.1 Billion in 2022
Highest Record During Operation, RMK Energy Records a Profit of IDR 404.1 Billion in 2022
03 Apr 2023, 12:00 PM 6837

PT RMK Energy Tbk. recorded an operating profit of IDR 404.1 billion last year. This profit reached a record high during the company's operation. Finance Director of RMK Energy, Vincent Saputra, said the company is targeting operating revenues of IDR 2.5 trillion and operating profits of IDR 398.2 billion in 2022. This target has been achieved with a respective percentage of 105.3 percent and 101.5 percent. The operating profit target in 2022 is IDR 398.2 billion and 101.5 percent has been achieved, so that RMK Energy's operating profit exceeds the target to IDR 404.1 billion."Achieving this target supports the company to maintain financial ratios (EBITDA to liability), above the minimum credit covenant requirements, which is 14.3 times," Vincent said in a press conference 'Full year 2022 Performance Announcement' in Jakarta on Monday, 3 April 2023. In addition, Vincent said that RMK Energy had also succeeded in reducing financial debt by 49.9 percent to IDR 217.1 billion and was able to manage a Debt to Equity (DER) financial ratio of 0.2 times which also met the minimum credit covenant requirements. "The improvement in financial ratios was also supported by an increase in the Company's equity which increased by 50.3 percent year on year to Rp 1.2 trillion," he said.Furthermore, Vincent assesses that the company's cash flow is getting healthier on an ongoing basis with the increase in the contribution of coal services. He is also optimistic that RMK Energy can achieve a bigger target with the support of PT Bukit Asam Tbk. as partners. As is known, RMK Energy has collaborated with PT Bukit Asam Tbk, a company that is part of the MIND ID mining BUMN holding, which is currently in the finalization process. "Until March 2023, the company has identified a growth in coal service volume of 55.6 percent year on year compared to the same period last year," said Vincent. Meanwhile, Director of Operations at RMK Energy, William Saputra, said that energy security is an opportunity for the company to meet energy needs, both at home and abroad."In 2022, the company targets the volume of coal barge loading and unloading services to reach 7.8 million metric tons, respectively, and has achieved 149.5 percent and 100.2 percent of the 2022 target," said William. For the coal sales segment, said William, management is targeting a volume of 2.5 million tons of which 50 percent of the target will come from PT Truba Bara Banyu Enim's in-house mine. "At the end of 2022, the sales volume of coal is 2.5 million metric tons or has reached 100 percent of this year's target. This year the company has also managed to maintain zero fatality for the last 3 years," said William. Meanwhile from the coal sales segment, RMK Energy recorded operating revenues of IDR 2.1 trillion, an increase of 45.3 percent year on year. This increase in revenue was supported by an increase in coal sales volume which increased 45.1 percent year on year to 2.5 million tonnes.Revenue from this segment contributes 77.3 percent to RMK Energy's total revenue. The gross profit from this segment was IDR 406.7 billion, an increase of 75.8 percent year on year and contributing 69.1 percent of the company's total gross profit. From the coal services segment, RMK recorded operating income of IDR 620.5 billion, an increase of 51.2 percent year on year. The increase in revenue for this segment was supported by an increase in the volume of rail loading and unloading services for coal barges, which increased 94.8 percent year on year and 31.3 percent year on year. Revenue from this segment contributes 22.7 percent to the company's total revenue. Meanwhile, the gross profit from the coal services segment was IDR 181.9 billion, an increase of 89.9 percent year on year, and contributed 30.9 percent of the company's total gross profit.Source: https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1710685/cetak-rekor-tertinggi-selama-beroperasi-rmk-energy-catat-laba-rp-4041-miliar-pada-2022?page_num=3

ESDM and Ministry of Finance have not reached an agreement on coal levies
ESDM and Ministry of Finance have not reached an agreement on coal levies
03 Apr 2023, 12:00 PM 5133

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and the Ministry of Finance have not yet reached an agreement regarding the scheme for collecting and distributing the Coal Compensation Fund because it relates to the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT). Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif admitted that his party had discussed this matter with the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, but had not yet reached an agreement. "It's still necessary, we need an agreement," Arifin said when met at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, Monday. Arifin explained that the scheme for collecting and distributing coal funds was carried out to mutually compensate mining companies.The funds are collected from coal players who cannot meet the domestic market obligation (DMO). Then this compensation fund is given to coal companies that meet the DMO. This scheme aims to cover the difference between the selling price of domestic coal and the international/market price. However, the levy scheme and the distribution of compensation funds are subject to VAT. In fact, according to Arifin, VAT has already been imposed on buying and selling transactions. "If the withdrawal of the channel is not imposed (VAT), it is compensating for what carries the DMO. So, the compensation is withdrawn, then distributed to those who fulfill (DMO). He should have been taxed first," said Arifin. The coal fee collection scheme will initially be collected by the Public Service Agency (BLU). But then BLU was replaced with Government Agency Partners (MIP) because the compensation funds were not related to Non-Tax State Revenues (PNBP).Source: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3469425/esdm-dan-kemenkeu-belum-capai-kesepakatan-soal-pungutan-batu-bara

United Tractors (UNTR) Gold Mine in Sumbawa is Targeted to Operate in 2024
United Tractors (UNTR) Gold Mine in Sumbawa is Targeted to Operate in 2024
02 Apr 2023, 12:00 PM 8417

The Astra Group entity, PT United Tractors Tbk (UNTR) has begun to boost the gold mining segment. One of them is by preparing a gold mine in Sumbawa to operate in 2023. United Tractors Corporate Secretary Sara K. Loebis said the UNTR gold mine in Sumbawa was somewhat ready to operate, currently her party is focusing on development. "Now the focus is on infrastructure development. Production will start next year.Its contribution will have an impact on 2024 performance," he said when met with Kontan last weekend. As a reminder, UNTR through its subsidiary, PT Pamapersada Nusantara, acquired a 75.5% stake in PT Sumbawa Jutaraya (SJR), a gold mining exploration company in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in 2015. Sarah said that SJR's gold product would be lower than that of the Martabe gold mine, Tapanuli. It is estimated that the gold mine in Sumbawa can produce around 60,000 ounces per year. "Compared to Martabe, production is not that big. Approximately around the level of 60,000 ounces per year, of course that will be in stages in Sumbawa," he said. In addition, Sarah explained that UNTR's Martabe gold mine which is run by PT Agincourt Resources will continue to explore to ensure the stability of gold reserves. For this year, UNTR allocated US$ 190 million from capital expenditure (capex) to develop the gold mining segment. Mainly will be used for infrastructure development. "This year the infrastructure work is bigger, in Martabe we are building a tailings storage facility," said Sarah. Just so you know, until December 2022, total sales from the Martabe gold mine reached 286,000 ounces. Realization fell 13% on an annual basis from 330,000 ounces in 2021. The decrease was due to a decrease in the level of gold mined. The net income of the gold mining business unit as of December 2022 fell by 8% to IDR 7.7 trillion.Source: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/tambang-emas-united-tractors-untr-di-sumbawa-ditargetkan-beroperasi-2024

Macmahon extends contract for the Martabe gold project
Macmahon extends contract for the Martabe gold project
31 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 6867

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) (Macmahon or the Company) is pleased to confirm that it has extended its appointment by PT Agincourt Resources (PTAR) as the mining contractor for the Martabe gold project in North Sumatra, Indonesia.  Macmahon has been working to support PTAR at the Martabe mine site since 2016 and in that time our workforce on site has grown to over 600. The scope for Macmahon on the next stage of development will involve open cut mining activities including drilling, loading, hauling and mine site development.  The contract extension commences on 1 April 2023 for a seven-year period with the option to extend for a further two years. It is expected to generate revenue of US$350 million in the first seven years, adding to Macmahon’s secured order book.   The Company’s FY23 underlying earnings guidance of $105 million to $125 million remains unchanged. Contract extension capital expenditure is included in the FY23 sustaining capex budget. However, prepayments relating to FY24 sustaining capex in the amount of $4 million have been made to secure long lead time FY24 equipment deliveries.  Macmahon will continue to integrate safety, environmental and social considerations into our operations at Martabe and looks forward to continuing this work in partnership with PTAR and the local communities on all these areas.  The contract value of the successful extension at Martabe and other recent contract awards in FY23 total approximately $2.5 billion which exceeds Macmahon’s FY23 order book run off. As a result, the Company is better positioned to strategically pursue low capital intensity opportunities. CEO and Managing Director Michael Finnegan said:  “We are delighted to be re-appointed by PTAR as the mining contractor for its Martabe  gold project and believe this reflects the significant efficiencies delivered on the project. Since 2016 we have built, and continue to build, a strong relationship with the PTAR team and look forward to being part of the further successful development of the mine. I would like to thank our Macmahon team at the Martabe project in Indonesia. Their continued dedication and support are what makes this project successful.” Source: https://www.listcorp.com/asx/mah/macmahon-holdings-limited/news/macmahon-extends-contract-for-the-martabe-gold-project-2856137.html

Ford, Vale Indonesia, Huayou Sign Deal for US$ 4.5 Billion EV Battery Material Plant
Ford, Vale Indonesia, Huayou Sign Deal for US$ 4.5 Billion EV Battery Material Plant
30 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 5729

SOROWAKO. U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co signed a final investment agreement with PT Vale Indonesia, and China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt on Thursday to build a $4.5 billion nickel processing plant in Indonesia's Southeast Sulawesi. The high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL), located in Pomalaa where Vale operates a nickel mine, is expected to produce 120,000 tonnes a year of mixed hydroxide precipitate, material extracted from nickel ore that is used in batteries for electric vehicles. Indonesia, which has the biggest nickel reserves in the world, has been trying to develop downstream industries for the metal, with ambitions to eventually produce batteries and electric vehicles.Vale and Huayou commenced construction of the plant in November and commercial operation is expected to start in 2026. Febriany Eddy, chief executive of Vale Indonesia, said the deal is unique as it brings the U.S. automaker into an upstream nickel business. She said Vale has a 30% stake in the project with the remainder being controlled by Ford and Huayou. "Ford can help ensure that the nickel that we use in electric vehicle batteries is mined, produced within the same ESG standards as part of our business around the world," Christopher Smith, Ford's chief government affairs officer, said at the signing. The investment is Ford's first in the Southeast Asian country. Indonesia's government has since 2020 banned exports of unprocessed nickel ore to ensure supply for existing and potential investors. The government is currently courting global EV makers such as Tesla and China's BYD Group to invest in the country. Source: https://english.kontan.co.id/news/ford-vale-indonesia-huayou-sign-deal-for-us-45-billion-ev-battery-material-plant

Jokowi Asks Mining Companies to Imitate Vale Indonesia's Good Mining Practice Practises
Jokowi Asks Mining Companies to Imitate Vale Indonesia's Good Mining Practice Practises
30 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 5119

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked mining companies to implement good mining practices and fulfill sustainability aspects, such as what was done by PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) in Sorowako, South Sulawesi. Thursday (30/3), Jokowi visited a number of Vale Indonesia facilities in Sorowako, namely the Kehati Park and the nickel ore mining area and the land rehabilitation reclamation area in Solia Hill.Jokowi positively assessed the efforts made by Vale Indonesia at Taman Kehati, which is an integrated facility with a nursery, seed preparation and arboretum. Here INCO also provides education to children about the importance of the environment. "I immediately ordered all mining companies in Indonesia to copy, imitate what Vale Indonesia did," Jokowi said in a press conference at the Sawerigading Wallacea Kehati Park, Thursday (30/3). Jokowi said that this good mining practice could be implemented by other companies in the form of regulations by preparing the rules of the game, especially rehabilitation and reclamation. “All mining companies carry out reclamation with good international and environmental standards. I don't think it's difficult. It's just want or don't want. And I will force you to comply with the rules. And it's not expensive," said Jokowi.Jokowi emphasized that for companies that implement mining that is not good, it needs to be corrected and everything will be evaluated. He sees Indonesia's current weakness in field control management. “This is what we want to strengthen, so everyone has to do it. this is not a difficult thing after I saw it on the field, “he said.Source: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/jokowi-minta-perusahaan-tambang-tiru-praktik-good-mining-practice-vale-indonesia

MIND ID Adds Capital for PT TIMAH  (TINS) IDR 8.85 Trillion
MIND ID Adds Capital for PT TIMAH (TINS) IDR 8.85 Trillion
29 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 5772

The BUMN mining holding, PT Mineral Industri Indonesia (Persero) or MIND ID, recently injected capital into PT Timah (Persero) Tbk (TINS) through a share investment. Based on the disclosure of information on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the share investment transaction by MIND ID in TINS took place on March 21, 2023. MIND ID bought 4,841,053,951 Series B shares of the tin producer previously owned by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Persero) at a price of Rp 1,828.57 per share. Thus, the transaction value of the investment in shares by MIND ID reached IDR 8.85 trillion.The composition of TINS shareholders has also changed. Prior to March 21, 2023, 65% of TINS shares or the equivalent of 4.84 million shares were held by Inalum while the remaining 35% or the equivalent of 2.61 million shares were held by the community or the public. After March 21, 2023, MIND ID officially controls 65% of TINS shares, while the rest is still owned by the public. "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has included capital in the form of equity participation in PT Mineral Industri Indonesia, a State-Owned Enterprise whose aim is to function as a strategic holding company for mining-related businesses," wrote MIND ID Main Director Hendi Prio Santoso. in the disclosure of information, Tuesday (28/3).In previous news, MIND ID is undergoing a transformation and splitting off after previously being named Inalum. Since 2017, MIND ID has carried out two corporate functions, namely as a holding and aluminum smelting operation. With this transformation, MIND ID will focus more on strategic holding companies. In this case, MIND ID focuses on increasing the effectiveness of strategic activities and focuses on efficiency and increasing added value between holding members, managing risk management, supervising the operational activities of holding members, and so on. Meanwhile, TINS as a member of MIND ID experienced a 14.29% year on year (YoY) revenue decline to IDR 12.5 trillion in 2022. TINS's net profit also eroded 20% YoY to IDR 1.04 trillion.Source: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/mind-id-tambah-modal-untuk-timah-tins-sebanyak-rp-885-triliun

Indonesia wish to be a producer of "stainless steel" and EV batteries through downstream
Indonesia wish to be a producer of "stainless steel" and EV batteries through downstream
29 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 5836

Deputy for Strategic Downstreaming at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM Heldy Satrya Putera revealed that Indonesia is aiming to be named as the world's top two stainless steel producing countries and the world's top five EV (electric vehicle) battery producing countries through nickel downstreaming. In the webinar "Strategy for Reaching the 2023 Investment Target by Encouraging Downstream Production" which was monitored online in Jakarta, Wednesday, Heldy said nickel downstream was prioritized for two industries, namely stainless steel and the electric vehicle battery raw material industry."The priority for nickel is how to make stainless steel and batteries (EV). We have calculated how much added value is generated, how much global demand there is, investment needs, impact on GDP, employment and exports that can be increased," he said. In the presentation material he presented, it was noted that for the stainless steel industry, the government is aiming for added value of up to 9.5 times with global demand in 2045 reaching up to 365 billion US dollars. Meanwhile for the EV battery industry, the added value is estimated to reach 67 times with a potential global demand of US$5.91 trillion. On the other hand, nickel downstream for the two sectors until 20240 has a potential investment value of up to US$127.9 billion, contributes to US$43.2 billion to GDP, absorbs 357 thousand workers, and exports potential of up to US$81 billion. Heldy explained that high added value from downstream was one of the main considerations for the government to encourage nickel downstreaming. Another consideration is that nickel commodity itself is one of Indonesia's main leading commodities. In fact, as many have mentioned, Indonesia has the largest nickel reserves in the world which can actually be utilized domestically.Apart from that, very promising demand in the future is considered to be another consideration to continue to support the downstream mineral commodity. Heldy explained that the nickel downstream that had been carried out had had a significant impact on the achievement of investment realization in recent years. He explained that investment realization in the base metal and metal goods industry has continued to increase after the ban on exports and downstream nickel was implemented. On the export side, downstream nickel has succeeded in boosting national export performance from only US$3 billion in 2017 to US$29 billion in 2022 for exports of nickel downstream products. "Now it is over US$30 billion, meaning that our exports have increased more than 10 times from downstream business results," he said.Source: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3461859/ri-mau-jadi-produsen-stainless-steel-dan-baterai-ev-dari-hilirisasi

Freeport Will Exercise Domestic Anode Mud, Producing 52 Tons of Gold per Year
Freeport Will Exercise Domestic Anode Mud, Producing 52 Tons of Gold per Year
29 Mar 2023, 12:00 PM 6227

PT Freeport Indonesia will start processing anode mud after its precious metal refinery (PMR) facility operates in 2025. The anode mud purification facility is integrated with Freeport's copper concentrate smelter which is being built in the JIIPE Special Economic Zone (KEK), Gresik, East Java. "The PMR capacity is 6,000 tons per year and will process anode sludge from [smelter] PT Smelting and those at JIIPE," said Technical Affairs & Smelter Project Support Manager Erika Silva during a visit to the Manyar Smelter at JIIPE, Gresik, East Java, Wednesday (29 /3/2023). Anode mud is a by-product produced by the Freeport copper concentrate smelter.So far, said Erika, anode mud from Freeport's first smelter managed by PT Smelting was exported to Japan because there were no cleaning facilities in Indonesia yet. He explained that anode mud is a concentrate with a fairly high gold content. When purified, anode mud can produce a number of products, including gold, silver, platinum, and others. "So far, anode mud has been exported, but in 2025 it will be processed here and refined into gold bars," said Erika. He explained, with an anode mud capacity of 6,000 tons per year, PMR Freeport would be able to produce 52 tons of gold and 210 tons of silver per year. It also produces 0.03 tons of platinum, 0.375 tons of palladium, 285 tons of selenium, 220 tons of bismuth and 2,200 tons of lead per year. Meanwhile, for gold production, Freeport is exploring potential buyers from within the country.Source: https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20230329/44/1641935/freeport-bakal-olah-lumpur-anoda-dalam-negeri-hasilkan-52-ton-emas-per-tahun

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