PT Antam Aims for 4.9M WMT Bauxite Production in 2026, Awaits Ministry Approval

Published: Apr 14, 2026 14:47

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] PT Antam targets bauxite production of 4.9 million wet metric tons (WMT) in 2026. This represents a 70% increase compared to 2025 production of 2.8 million tons. PT Antam revealed that the 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) for its bauxite mine at PT Mega Citra Utama (MCU) has not yet received approval from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). The delay is due to the ongoing revision of the Feasibility Study (FS).

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