PT Agincourt Resources (PTAR), the operator of the Martabe Gold Mine, expresses its deepest condolences to all communities affected by the floods and landslides in Central Tapanuli, Sibolga, South Tapanuli, and Padangsidimpuan. We extend our sympathies to the families of the victims, to the injured, and to those who have been forced to evacuate due to this disaster. We hope that the situation can be brought under control soon and that the recovery process proceeds swiftly and safely.
In response to various circulating regarding the causes of the disaster, we would like to clarify that the location of the flash flood in Garoga Village lies within the Garoga/Aek Ngadol Watershed (DAS), which is different from and not connected to the Aek Pahu Watershed where PTAR operates. Our monitoring in the Aek Pahu Watershed has also shown no wood debris that could be associated with the findings in the flood-affected area. PTAR fully supports the comprehensive assessment being conducted by the government on all contributing factors to this disaster and is ready to cooperate transparently.
Since the first day of the disaster, PTAR has delivered various forms of emergency assistance to affected residents, including:
- Disaster Response Post & Basic Services: Establishing four disaster-response posts in Batu Hula, Sumuran, Sopo Daganak, and Sub-district Office that collectively can accommodate more than 700 residents, complete with health services, communal kitchens, and on-site cooks. These posts provide refuge for survivors from several of the affected villages, including residents from Garoga, Hutagodang, Batu Horing, and Huta Raja.
- Essential Goods & Logistics: Distributing food and ready-to-eat meals, basic food packages, mineral water to support the basic needs of survivors, including sending food packages to inaccessible locations in Huta Raja.
- Clothing & Sanitation Support: Providing suitable clothing, blankets, and special needs to maintain the comfort and cleanliness of refugees.
- Health Support: Providing health services by medical personnel and distributing medicines at each post.
- Evacuation & Emergency Response: Deploying the Emergency Response Team (ERT), complete with inflatable boats, to support evacuation efforts and emergency response operations.
- Disaster Emergency Services: Acting as a call center and coordinating with relevant authorities to respond quickly to disaster victims.
- Mobility Support: Deploying a helicopter to distribute logistics to hard-to-reach locations and supporting the mobility of PLN technicians to expedite the restoration of the electricity network.
- Access Recovery: Deploying excavator/backhoe loader to assist the government in reopening roads and bridges that were blocked by landslides.
PTAR also stands ready to establish additionaldisaster response postand communal kitchens if needed and when access allows.
PTAR continues to strengthen coordination with BPBD, TNI/Polri, Basarnas, contractors, as well as volunteers and local stakeholders to ensure that all evacuation efforts, aid distribution, and health services proceed effectively, in a coordinated manner, and in line with government direction.
The safety of employees, contractors, and communities remains our top priority. PTAR is currently focusing all efforts on disaster response, evacuation support, medical assistance, logistics distribution, and strengthened coordination with authorities to ensure swift, targeted, and safety-compliant response. PTAR will continue to provide support to affected residents and increase the preparedness and rapid response of the Emergency Response Team in the field.
PTAR is committed to continuing to provide fast and appropriate support during the disaster management process. We pray for a swift recovery and for the affected communities to rise stronger.
