In the framework of strategic local mineral processing in Indonesia based on low cost and zero-waste technology, it is necessary to collaborate with all parties, including government, industries, researchers, and universities, as well as harmonizing upstream-downstream mineral and coal policies. The development of mineral and coal processing technology needs to be focused on exploiting the added value and characteristics of each mineral resources.

Some participants of the UGRG Webinar Series 2 (Photo: UGRG Documentation)

Pusat Kajian Sumberdaya Bumi Non-Konvensional (or also known as Unconventional Geo-Resources Research Group – UGRG) held Webinar Series # 2 through the Zoom platform on Friday (13/11/2020), at 03.00 baca selengkapnya

The visit from the Center for Mineral, Coal and Geothermal Resources (PSDMBP) to the Faculty of Engineering, UGM had the aim to discuss about added value of coal, focusing on the concept of green transmutation and circular economy.

Photo session with FGD participants consisting of the PSDMBP team & baca selengkapnya

[Dr. Siti Sumilah Rita Susilawati – Coal Geologist, Head of Coal Division, PSDMBP]

Along with the rapid development of civilization and technology today, the need for green energy becomes important in order to reduce the use of high carbon emission energy (CO₂). The latest trend in energy development and environmentally friendly industries baca selengkapnya

The location of the Rare Earth Element (REE) in the periodic table of elements (left) and Johann Gadolin, the man who discovered REE for the first time (right)

In the last few years, research on Rare Earth Element (REE) has become increasingly intensive, this is influenced by the fact that REE is used as a material for high-level technology such as batteries, smartphones, and even in the military. In 2009, China monopolized global baca selengkapnya

The journey starts from the search for the oldest coal mine in Indonesia, the Ombilin coal mine, to visit the basement of Sumatra Island.

This research trip visited West Sumatra. Some of the locations that are targeted for this research trip are visited to further uncover the geological potential in the West Sumatra. The three-day trip was still not enough to explore targeted locations in West Sumatra, starting baca selengkapnya