Dompu, November 25, 2024 — The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) of Dompu Regency, supported by PT Sumbawa Timur Mining (STM), organized a journalism training to enhance journalists’ professional skills. The workshop, attended by 17 participants from various print and electronic media outlets, introduced topics on mining exploration and tips for writing feature stories. The training was also supported by the National News Agency (LKBN) Antara as the facilitator.
The session on mining exploration was presented by M. Haris Miftahul Fajar, a lecturer in Geophysics Engineering at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS). Meanwhile, the feature-writing session was delivered by Masuki Astro, a feature editor at LKBN Antara. The training broadened participants’ understanding of mining topics and honed their ability to identify, process, and present inspiring and engaging stories related to these subjects.
STM Principal Communications Officer, Cindy Elza, expressed her support for the initiative. “We at STM are proud to support this activity, which aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists, particularly in Dompu. We believe that high-quality journalism is key to delivering accurate and meaningful information, which not only benefits the public but also contributes to regional development,” Cindy stated.
She also extended her appreciation to everyone involved in making the event a success and emphasized the importance of maintaining good collaboration. “Even though STM will transition to care and maintenance status next year, I want to reaffirm that our strong relationship and camaraderie will remain intact. God willing, STM will continue to support activities that benefit the Dompu community,” she added.
Nasrudin, Chairman of PWI West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), expressed his support for the training during his opening remarks. “We hope this event enhances the capacity and skills of journalists in Dompu so their work can benefit the community while upholding journalistic ethics,” he said.
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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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