Jakarta, November 28, 2024 — PT Sumbawa Timur Mining (STM) has been honored with nine national awards at the 2024 Indonesian SDGs Awards (ISDA) and Indonesian CSR Awards (ICA), presented by the Corporate Forum for CSR Development (CFCD). These awards recognize exemplary social responsibility initiatives and programs that contribute to sustainable development goals.
At the ISDA event, STM received 4 awards: 2 gold for its family latrine program and Education Quality Improvement Program (EQUIP), and 2 silver for its clean water initiative and MSME programs. At the ICA, STM also received 4 awards: 1 gold for its merit-based scholarship program and 3 silver for its fisheries, organic agriculture, and cataract surgery programs. Additionally, STM was honored as “The Most Committed Corporate to Community Involvement and Development” by CFCD.
To attain these distinctions, STM underwent a comprehensive evaluation process, including on-site assessments. A CFCD team, led by Ir. Thendri Supriatno, conducted a site visit to STM’s operational area in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, on September 19-20. The objective was to gain detailed insights into its community empowerment programs. STM’s Community Development team facilitated the visit, ensuring that all necessary information was provided to the evaluators.
During the visit, the CFCD team met with Deyan Sahira, a 2021 STM scholarship recipient from Daha Village, Hu’u Subdistrict. Deyan Sahira, a graduate of Mataram University, currently works in STM’s Community Relations Department as an administrative team member. The CFCD team observed firsthand how STM’s scholarship program facilitates the advancement of local talent, a key factor in the program’s gold award win at ICA 2024.
Ulya Defretes, Manager of STM’s Community Relations Department, which oversees the Community Development division, stated that STM’s community empowerment programs focus on five key areas: education, health, economy, environment, and socio-culture. The company is committed to implementing these programs in villages near its operational area in Hu’u Subdistrict, with continuous expansion to benefit more communities.
“Our programs have reached over 20,000 beneficiaries to date. We engage with stakeholders through formal and informal meetings to gather feedback, provide updates, and conduct evaluations. We are committed to fostering continued growth and harmony between STM and the surrounding communities,” Ulya stated.
He further stated that community empowerment has been a fundamental aspect of STM’s operations since its inception. “We recognize the vital role the community plays as a key stakeholder in our company’s sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating robust relationships and generating sustained benefits through a range of engagement and empowerment initiatives,” he stated.
The ISDA and ICA awards, along with the special title received by STM this year, further reinforce the company’s reputation for excellence in community empowerment. In 2022, STM was also recognized by CFCD as “The Most Committed Company to Social SDGs for the Social Pillar” and received 3 gold awards for 2 literacy programs and 1 economic initiative, as well as a silver award for its agricultural program.
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About PT Sumbawa Timur Mining
PT Sumbawa Timur Mining (STM) is a joint venture between Eastern Star Resources Pty Ltd (80%), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vale Base Metals, and PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (20%). STM owns the Hu’u Project, a copper exploration project operating under the 7th Generation Mineral Contract of Work (CoW) in Hu’u District, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The CoW also holds geothermal resources. To explore this potential, the company has completed the Preliminary Survey and Geothermal Exploration Assignment. The CoW area spans 19,260 hectares across Dompu and Bima Regency. STM is continuing its journey to achieve its vision of becoming a world-class copper mining operation supported by renewable energy.
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