ITMG to study underground mining

By Tri Subhki R

IDX-listed coal mining firm PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk (ITMG), is going to conduct conceptual study of underground mining at a concession owned by subsidiary company PT Trubaindo Coal Mining.

"We hope that we can decide whether it is feasible or not in 2017," ITMG's Director of Operations A.H Bramantya Putra said on Monday.

Bramantya said that underground mining is part of the company's coal reserve optimization efforts. "Trubaindo owns good quality of coal with more than 6,700 kg/kcal CV and low sulfur content," he said.

Bramantya also mentioned that ITMG will apply top roof caving, one of long wall methods in underground mining.

"We are still looking for contractor for the conceptual study," he said.

Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak