Samindo increasing service for Kideco this year

By Cepi Setiadi

IDX-listed services mining company PT Samindo Resources, Tbk is expanding its service PT Kideco Jaya Agung's coal mine in Batukajang, East Kalimantanup between 14 and 22 percent this year.

Priyo P. Sumarno, the company's business development director, told Petromindo.com that the company is targeting to remove about 58 billion cubic meters (bcm) of overburden in 2014, up by around 14 percent from a realized 51 bcm in 2013.

"For coal getting, we are targeting 11 million tons, up from 9 million tons in 2013, while for coal hauling, this year?s target is 33 million tons, up from 28 million tons last year,? Priyo said.

He added that currently the company is negotiating to provide service for several coal mining companies in Central Kalimantan.

Editing by Johannes Simbolon