Press Release

Jakarta, September 18, 2026 – The commitment of PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PTBA), a member of the MIND ID Mining Industry Holding, to developing sustainable mining solutions has once again received recognition. Through the SOLAR STONE team, PTBA won Silver Winner in the Energy Mix Optimization & Mining Operational Efficiency category at the Greenovation Judging & Awarding Day 2026, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Friday (September 11, 2026).

The SOLAR STONE team, comprising Irfad Laeni, Agung Artha Arga Simbolon, and Guntur Sadhie Putra, presented an initiative titled “Securing Power, Sustaining Production Green Mining Through Solar Cell.”

Greenovation 2026 encourages mining professionals to develop solutions that accelerate the adoption of low-carbon mining practices. The assessment covered Innovation Idea, Implementation Readiness, Program Impact, as well as presentation quality and Q&A performance.

PTBA Corporate Secretary Eko Prayitno said the achievement reflects the company's commitment to fostering an innovation culture to address industry challenges, including energy efficiency and sustainability.

“The achievement of SOLAR STONE is a recognition of the enthusiasm of PTBA employees in developing ideas that deliver tangible benefits to operations and the environment. We encourage every idea to be implemented and generate sustainable added value,” said Eko.

According to Eko, PTBA will continue to advance the use of technology, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and process optimization as part of its transformation toward a more adaptive and sustainable business.

Chairman of APBI-ICMA, Priyadi said Greenovation serves as a platform for mining companies to bring together various ideas and solutions to support the industry's transformation.

“We appreciate all participants who have presented ideas to address decarbonization challenges in the mining sector. PTBA's achievement through SOLAR STONE as a Silver Winner demonstrates the contribution of mining professionals to advancing efficiency and more sustainable practices,” said Priyadi.

Greenovation 2026 was conducted through several stages, starting with registration and proposal submission from April 1 to June 30, followed by the selection of the top 30 teams, online presentations from July 25 to August 2, and the selection of 10 finalists on August 18, 2026. The final stage was held on September 11, 2026, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

During the final round, participants presented the problems and objectives addressed, their ideas and implementation plans, as well as their potential economic, operational, and environmental impacts. The assessment comprised Innovation Idea (25%), Implementation Readiness (35%), Program Impact (30%), and Presentation & Q&A (10%).

This achievement further strengthens PTBA's efforts to foster an innovation culture while supporting efficiency, sustainable energy utilization, and reduced environmental impacts.

“Through the spirit of Energi Tanpa Henti, PTBA continues to develop new technologies and solutions as part of the company's transformation toward increasingly efficient, adaptive, and sustainable mining,” Eko concluded.