Antam–BRIN Collaborate to Enhance Efficiency and Innovation in the Mining Sector
Wed 29 Oct 2025, 10:49 AM
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PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM), a member of MIND ID, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to optimize the utilization of natural resources in Indonesia.
The cooperation agreement was signed at the Indonesia Research and Innovation Expo (InaRI Expo) 2025 on Tuesday (October 28, 2025), at the Innovation Stage, Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran, Hall A.
Through this collaboration, Antam is committed to enhancing natural resource processing by leveraging BRIN’s research and technology.
The partnership covers not only research, but also production, operational efficiency, and innovation-driven business development.
Antam President Director Achmad Ardianto emphasized the importance of synergy between research and industry as a strategic step to strengthen national competitiveness in the mining sector.
“The primary focus of research is not limited to the extraction of natural resources, but also development for operational efficiency and other business needs. We hope this collaboration will deliver maximum benefits for the nation, while opening opportunities for BRIN to apply its capabilities and expertise to Indonesia’s mining industry,” said Achmad Ardianto in an official statement.
Since its inception, industry has been a strategic partner for BRIN, forming the basis for the establishment of the Directorate of Research and Innovation Utilization.
BRIN is working to gradually apply research outputs to strengthen national industry while driving national self-reliance.
“We are opening our doors as widely as possible to support industry with technological enablers that can address real-world challenges. BRIN’s partnerships with industry across sectors must continue to be built so that research stays closer to actual market needs,” said BRIN Deputy for Research and Innovation Utilization, R. Hendrian.
Previously, BRIN Head Laksana Tri Handoko stated that InaRI Expo is not merely an exhibition of research outcomes, but also a stage for interaction between science, industry, and society.
“Amid the rapid development of AI and other frontier technologies, Indonesia has a major opportunity to become a key player in a knowledge-based economy. Research and innovation must not stop in the laboratory; they must transform into practical solutions that deliver direct impact on economic development and public welfare,” said Laksana Tri Handoko.
According to Laksana, synergy between research and industry is the key to building a knowledge-based industry that can reinforce national self-reliance through the development of high value-added commercial products with global competitiveness.
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