Ombilin

An entrance to the Ombilin coal mine in 1971

Ombilin, known formally historically as PT Tambang Batubara Ombilin (TBO) is an open-pit coal mine near Sawahlunto, located approximately 70 kilometres northeast of Padang, West Sumatra. Production in the mine peaked in the 1950s but it was later closed. In recent times, the Chinese have invested $100 million to reopen the mine, and the China National Technology Import-Export Corporation (CNTIC) and working with PT Bukit Asam to exploit further reserves which as of 2003 totalled roughly 100 million tons according to Antara.^[1]

Current activities

On 2011, the region continues to bring benefits to its contituents through reforestation of the former mining location and its conversion into a tourist destination. A well maintenance pit with sufficient lighting and air supply from blower attract local and foreign tourists mainly from Malaysia and Singapore. Seeing the pit cost Rp.30,000 (US$3.5) per person.^[2]

References

1. ^ PT BUKIT ASAM TO EXPLOIT COAL IN OMBILIN WITH CHINESE FIRM., April 7, 2003
2. ^ http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/23/from-coal-mine-tourist-spot.html

External links

• Infomine

Coordinates: 0°41′S 100°46′E / 0.683°S 100.767°E / -0.683; 100.767

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