At the event, the Metboys Team from the Metallurgy Department secured second place in the Technical Quality Control Circle (QCCT) category, while the Martabe Social Enterprise Team from the Community Development Department achieved third place in the PANORAMA ESG CSR Innovation category. Both achievements demonstrate the application of innovation in operational activities and community development.

PAMA Innovation Convention XXVI dan PANORAMA ESG (PAMA Internova 2026) marked the culmination of an innovation selection process involving the preparation of project reports, judging via video conference, field verification, and executive judging. Before entering the competition, both teams had undergone development through Marinovasi 2026, Agincourt Resources’ internal innovation forum. With guidance and mentoring, the teams refined their problem-solving approaches, strengthened data validation, and evaluated the impact and sustainability of their innovations.

The event was attended by PT Pamapersada Nusantara President Commissioner Frans Kesuma, PT Pamapersada Nusantara President Director Hendra Hutahean, members of the PAMA Group Board of Directors, and innovators from various companies and operational sites.

Agincourt Resources was represented by President Director Muliady Sutio, Manager Corporate Planning & Management Development Mohammad Kemal, Plant Metallurgist Sara Sembiring, Senior Metallurgist Ivan Marthin, and Officer Agriculture Development Duma Simanullang.

President Director of Agincourt Resources Muliady Sutio emphasised that innovation should continue to be developed as an integral part of the company’s work culture, rather than merely as a means of participating in competitions. He highlighted the important role of employee-driven improvement initiatives in enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening collaboration, and creating sustainable benefits for both the company and surrounding communities.

Agincourt Resources’ participation in PAMA Internova 2026 provided an opportunity to broaden learning and share improvement practices that can be applied across different functions within the company. The achievements of both teams also reflect the importance of collaboration, competency development, and a culture of innovation in supporting efficiency, safety, operational sustainability, and community development.

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OlympiAR is part of E-Coaching Jam (ECJ), an Agincourt Resources program that, since 2014, has connected university students with industry practitioners and practical industry knowledge. As of 2024, ECJ has engaged more than 5,000 students across Indonesia with dozens of experts from various fields.

Through OlympiAR, the learning process in ECJ is taken to the competition stage. Participants are challenged to process data, solve case studies, work in teams, and defend solutions in front of academics and practitioners.

Director of Operations at PT Agincourt Resources, Rahmat Lubis, stated that the quality of decisions is at the core of OlympiAR 2026. Participants are not only challenged to produce technical solutions but also to assess their impact on safety, the environment, society, and operational sustainability.

“Orebody is the beginning of a series of decisions, not the end of geological work. The data we build will influence mine design, safety, water and waste management, rehabilitation, and post-mining. Therefore, mining performance and environmental resilience must be designed in the same decision from the beginning,” said Rahmat during the opening of OlympiAR 2026 at ITB, Friday (4/9/2026).

The opening was also attended by the Expert Staff of the West Java Governor for Economic and Development Affairs, Indra Maha; the Mayor of Bandung, Muhammad Farhan; the Head of the Mineral, Coal, and Geothermal Resource Center of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Agung Pribadi; the Deputy Dean for Resources representing the Rector of ITB, Dr. Dasapta Erwin Irawan, S.T., M.T., and his team.

Chairperson of MGEI, Rosalyn Wuliandhary, believes that the ability to connect geoscience, technical decisions, and environmental impact is becoming increasingly crucial as the demand for responsible mining practices rises.

“We need a generation that is not only strong in geosciences or mining but also capable of thinking integratively, connecting geosciences, mining, processing, technology, economics, environment, and society,” he said.

OlympiAR 2026 is open to students of geology and geosciences, mining engineering, earth sciences, environmental engineering, and related fields. The program series includes talk shows, online competitions, mentoring, geoscience technology training, case study resolutions, and final presentations.

The importance of developing integrated geoscience competencies also needs to be supported by various parties. The Head of the Center for Mineral, Coal, and Geothermal Resources at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Agung Pribadi, reminded that Indonesia is one of the largest mineral producers in the world with a vast wealth of natural resources.

“Therefore, the contribution of academics, business actors, and professional associations is crucial to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and provide welfare for the Indonesian people,” he said.

In addition to cash prizes, the first-place team will have the opportunity to participate in an internship program at the Martabe Gold Mine, Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra. Through this experience, students can directly see firsthand how technology, collaboration, and responsibility are applied in mining operations.

Encourage Geoscience Talent in Sumatra

OlympiAR 2026 also motivates the participation of students from outside Java through special awards for participants from campuses in Sumatra. After the opening at ITB, the series of OlympiAR 2026 will continue at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) on September 8, 2026.

“We want OlympiAR to be a space for students from various regions not only to test their abilities but also to broaden their horizons, build networks, and see firsthand how the knowledge they acquire can be applied in the industry and the workforce,” said Katarina Siburian, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at PT Agincourt Resources.

At OlympiAR 2024, 161 teams from 28 universities participated in the competition, while the entire series reached over 600 students, with the wARrior Hornblende team from ITB winning first place. OlympiAR then received the Silver award at the Indonesian Sustainable Development Awards (ISDA) 2024.

That achievement serves as a foundation for Agincourt Resources to continue expanding the reach of OlympiAR while also strengthening ECJ as a sustainable youth competency development program.

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During the opening session, President Director of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Nandi Julyanto, who served as keynote speaker, emphasised that innovation is a fundamental pillar of industrial sustainability. “Quality and productivity can only be achieved when companies cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Innovation must be born from cross-functional collaboration and the courage to explore new approaches that deliver real value,” he stated. This message aligns closely with Agincourt Resources’ spirit of encouraging creativity and continuous improvement across all areas of work.

This year, the Horas Berjaya Satu Team, consisting of Sr. Engineer Continuous Improvement & Fleet Management System, Irfan Aufa, Senior Geologist Mine Grade Control, Ade Triyunita, and Engineer Mining Technology, Dimas Karunia, successfully represented Agincourt Resources and achieved the Platinum Award—the highest recognition granted only to the most outstanding innovations. This marks the company’s third Platinum Award, continuing a series of achievements following its 1st Place win at the 2025 Marinovasi QCP and 3rd Place at the PAMA Innovation Convention.

Horas Berjaya Satu, a strong collaboration between the Mining and Mine Geology teams, presented their innovation “Increase Ore Recovery and Material Movement” in Stream 5. Through a data-driven approach, precision fleet-management and drone technology, and consistent implementation of PDCA, the team increased mining recovery from 94% to 96.75%, boosted production by 4%, reduced ore block installation lost time by 89%, and cut excavator travel delays by 37%. Overall, the improvement delivered a financial benefit of USD 15.12 million per year.

This achievement reinforces that excellence can only be attained through collaboration, the willingness to innovate, and a strong commitment to continuous development. Agincourt Resources is proud to once again stand among the nation’s best, while strengthening the culture of quality that underpins the company’s sustainable operations.

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This innovation enhances mining operational efficiency through the implementation of high-precision fleet management and machine guidance, ensuring heavy equipment operates in strict accordance with mine designs, reducing ore loss and minimising material mixing, while monitoring material movement in real-time to improve hauling accuracy and fleet productivity. The solution also utilises non-GCP drones for post-blast topographic data collection, addressing geological complexity and higher production targets without adding new fleet, while strengthening workplace safety, improving operational control, increasing cost efficiency, optimising production output, and generating positive impacts for surrounding communities.

Present at the event were the leadership of Agincourt Resources, including President Director Muliady Sutio, Vice President Director Ruli Tanio, and Director & Chief Financial Officer Noviandri Hakim. 

The journey to the PAMA Innovation Convention XXV began with Marinovasi 2025, an internal convention that served as the initial platform for innovators to test and refine their ideas. The top teams from Marinovasi were then prepared to compete at the PAMA Innovation Convention with full support from the collaborative departments across Agincourt Resources. 

In addition to its success in the QCP category, Agincourt Resources also achieved recognition in other categories. The Quality Control Circle Technic (QCCT) team from the Mining Department and the Panorama ESG (CSR Innovation) team from the Community Department advanced to the final round, demonstrating the company’s capability to drive cross-functional innovation that delivers positive impacts on both operations and the surrounding communities. 

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The presentation highlighted how advanced technologies have been implemented in drilling and blasting activities at the Martabe Gold Mine. More importantly, it emphasized that operational excellence does not rely solely on technological sophistication, but also on consistent and disciplined team behavior, along with a continuous improvement mindset. 

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Participation in this conference also included the acceptance of an award presented by the Indonesian Mining Professionals Association (PERHAPI) to Agincourt Resources’ Superintendent of Drill & Blast, Rudolf Sitorus, who represented both PERHAPI and Agincourt Resources as the recipient of the Best Paper Award at the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Conference 2025, held in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. The award was symbolically received by Nella Lubis as the Company’s representative. 

IBES 2025 was attended by over 320 participants from various countries, representing more than 30 companies engaged in the explosives industry for mining, quarrying, and construction sectors. The event served as a strategic platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences, while also enhancing industry players’ competencies in implementing cutting-edge technology and high safety standards in blasting operations.

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This national-level annual conference is an important forum for professionals, academics, researchers, and industry practitioners to present research findings, innovations, case studies, and best practices in drilling and blasting. It also acts as a hub for strengthening networks and collaboration among stakeholders in the mining and construction sectors that utilize explosives.

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