Agincourt Resources reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mining practices by participating in The 6th International Conference on Biosciences (ICoBio) 2025, held at the IPB International Convention Center, Bogor, on August 5, 2025. During this scientific forum, Syaiful Anwar, Superintendent of Environmental Site Support at Agincourt Resources, presented the company’s post-mining land reclamation practices at the Martabe Gold Mine.
Syaiful explained that the reclamation process utilizes phytoremediation, a soil restoration technique that uses plants capable of absorbing heavy metals. The selected plant species include Hibiscus tiliaceus, Samanea saman, and Macaranga tanarius. By the end of 2024, Agincourt Resources had successfully reclaimed 39.32 hectares of land, restoring soil fertility in former mining areas.
Gold processing at the Martabe Gold Mine uses the Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) method, which is safer and more efficient than traditional practices, and no longer involves the use of mercury. Instead, cyanide is used, which naturally degrades more easily and is environmentally safe when properly managed. This technology is supported by a waste and water management system that complies with national environmental standards.
These initiatives are part of Agincourt Resources’ commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The company upholds seven core ESG principles: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy management, water management, waste management, occupational health and safety, community development, and sound corporate governance. These principles are aligned with the sustainability vision of PT Astra International Tbk, the parent company.
Through its participation in ICoBio 2025, Agincourt Resources not only shared best practices in environmental management but also demonstrated a strong collaboration between industry and science in advancing a more responsible and environmentally friendly mining future.
