New App Tracks Indonesian Minerals

The Indonesian government has launched an integrated information system called Simbara, which is set to help them keep a close eye on coal and mineral producers, Jakarta Globe reported.

The Simbara app records all coal and minerals management processes, starting from the upstream to downstream, according to energy and mineral resources minister Arifin Tasrif.

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