ANTAM’s mining and processing activities generate non-hazardous and toxic solid waste and non-hazardous and toxic solid waste. ANTAM strives to manage, reduce, and recycle several types of solid waste in accordance with applicable provisions, hence not disturbing the balance of the environment and community activities around the operational area.
ANTAM takes the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Recovery (4R) approach in managing hazardous and toxic waste and non-hazardous and toxic waste. The Reuse and Recycle approach in the 4R mechanism is carried out for nickel slag waste, gold tailings, and fly ash and bottom ash (FABA). As for waste that cannot be reused or recycled, ANTAM sends the waste to licensed third parties with waste management methods of stabilization/solidification, fuel substitution, and stockpiled in eco landfills.
On hazardous and toxic waste, ANTAM has a grievance mechanism, procedures, and infrastructure to mitigate waste spills that result in environmental pollution. In 2023, ANTAM has no significant spills that impact the environment and surrounding communities.
For hazardous and toxic waste, ANTAM conducts organic waste management by separating, composting, and utilizing recycling and reuse. The application of the 4Rs is an effective solution in reducing inorganic waste that cannot be decomposed. The inorganic waste will be placed in landfills if the 4Rs cannot be implemented.
The hazardous and toxic waste and non-hazardous and toxic waste management policy is carried out based on the standard procedures of the applicable regulations and continuously monitored regularly, followed by an evaluation process.
For further information of ANTAM's waste management strategy may catch under following link.
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