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

[Tim A. Moore, Ph.D – Professional Expert in Unconventional Energy]

It is widely recognised that we live in the hydrocarbon age. Coal ignited the industrial revolution in the 1800s and with the discovery of liquid petroleum, oil allowed mass transport to be affordable and provided electricity to millions of homes. Lately, natural gas has 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
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Orang bilang tanah kita tanah surga – Kolam Susu song lyrics, Koes Plus.

The distribution of coal & mineral geological resources potential in Indonesia (Source: Kementerian ESDM, 2020)

Orang bilang tanah kita tanah surga, tongkat kayu dan batu jadi tanaman. This baca selengkapnya

If Conservation of resources goes wrong, nothing else will go right – M.S. Swaminathan

Renewable geological resources

Renewable geological resources can be reproduced through natural regeneration. The timespan and place for the regeneration process are varied depending baca selengkapnya