Mining companies in Kalimantan are not just part of the industry they are playing the main role in Indonesia’s coal production, which reached 836 million tons in 2024. Kalimantan holds 62.1% of the total potential reserves of 25.84 billion tons and the largest coal resources of 88.31 billion tons in Indonesia.
From South to East and Central Kalimantan, this region is the main pillar of national energy security and the global energy supply chain. No wonder coal mining companies in Kalimantan holds a strategic role in the global energy landscape.
GEMS: Main Pillar of Kalimantan’s Largest Mining Company
GEMS manages several subsidiaries operated in the coal mining sector in two strategic regions: Sumatra and Kalimantan.
In Kalimantan, GEMS operates through PT Borneo Indobara (BIB) and PT Trisula Kencana Sakti (TKS). In Sumatra, GEMS operates through PT Kuansing Inti Makmur (KIM) and its subsidiaries, PT Barasentosa Lestari (BSL), and PT Era Mitra Selaras (EMS) through its subsidiaries.
Over the past decade, GEMS recorded a surge in production from 8 million tons to over 50 million tons by 2024. This proves its role as a backbone of national energy security.
As part of Sinar Mas Group, GEMS operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, sustainable governance, and the use of digital technology in its operations.
Digital transformation, energy supply chain optimization, and safety-based work systems are the modern face of the company’s mining practices.
As the largest and leading mining company in Indonesia, GEMS has a vision to be the leading mining company in Indonesia by creating added value for customers and stakeholders, through the implementation of Good Mining Practice.
Towards Smart and Low-Emission Mining
The transformation towards smart mining is currently being implemented by GEMS through the application of digital mining operation system and a real-time monitoring dashboard for all mining activities at BIB.
This step is reinforced by:
- The use of electric trucks (EV Trucking)
- Energy-efficient hauling road optimization
- Sustainable and data-driven geological exploration
- Interactive ESG Dashboard to monitor emissions from mining processes
This approach shows that high production and environmentally conscious operations are necessary to create efficient, effective, and sustainable operations.
Commitment to Good Mining Practice and Safety
GEMS prioritizes Good Mining Practice and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles as core company values.
GEMS’ success is not only measured by production volume but also by sustainability value and tangible social contributions.
Amid global energy transition challenges, GEMS proves that mining companies in Kalimantan can be key players in Indonesia’s green economy.
