"The other 24 are still in an exploratory stage."Tanjung (ANTARA News) - Head of operations of the Tabalong mining agency in South Kalimantan, Norzain Yani said that only 11 of the 24 mining operation concessionaires are producing.
"The other 24 are still in an exploratory stage," Norzain said in Tanjung, capital of Tabalong, on Thursday.
The operational coal mines in Bintang Ara, Muara Uya, Haruai, Murung Pudak and Upau subdistricts, are PT Suryaraya Pusaka, CV Cakra Persada Mandiri, PT Bangun Nusantara Jaya Makmur, PT Tabalong Makmur, PT Bara Meratus, PT Tamiang Jaya, PT Charisma Barito Coal, PT Surya Cahaya Cemerlang, PT Suryaraya Permata Khatulistiwa, PT Bumi Nusantara Resources and Tabalong Prima Resources.
While there are 8 non-metal and rock mining companies in Tabalong.
"The eight non-metal mineral mining companies produce mountain coal, marble, and limestone," he added.
Mountain rocks are mined in Garagata village, Jaro subdistrict, and limestone in Kaong village, Upau subdistrict.
The marble mining in Lumbang village, Muara Uya subdistrict, planned by PT Sendang Artha Nusantara, Norzain said is for the time being moved to Muang village, Jaro subdistrict.
But as it is located in restricted production forests, it is necessary to secure a loan for use permit in the forests from the forestry ministry.
"The planned marble mining operation will be moved to Muang village, Jaro subdistrict, but as it is located in a production forest it is necessary to secure a loan for use permit from the forestry ministry," Norzain added.
(Uu.H-NG/H-NG/O001)
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