In an effort to encourage the growth of a more inclusive and equitable national mining industry, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), part of the MIND ID mining Industry Holding, affirms its commitment to fulfilling workers' rights, protecting women, and equal employment opportunities for all local communities.This commitment received direct recognition from the Deputy Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia Immanuel Ebenezer, who made a working visit to the PT Vale site in Pomalaa with Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission IX Ahmad Safei and Kolaka Regent Amri.During the visit, the Deputy Minister of Manpower expressed his appreciation for PT Vale's progressive steps in implementing employment practices that are in line with human rights principles and national regulations, including the ratification of ILO Convention No. 190 on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work.“Excellent. PT Vale is a real example of an industry that upholds labor integrity—from competency-based recruitment, no withholding of diplomas, to maximum protection for female workers. This is in line with the direction of state policy,” said Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer.He also emphasized the importance of creating a safe and sexual violence-free work environment, something that PT Vale has taken seriously across all of its operational lines.Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives and former Regent of Kolaka, Ahmad Safei, also expressed optimism about the presence of strategic investments such as PT Vale, which he considered capable of bringing prosperity to the community and the region."If this investment is managed fairly and according to the rules, then the benefits will be felt by the entire ecosystem: companies grow, people prosper, and local governments are strong. This is the essence of the state," he said.On the same occasion, Kolaka Regent Amri emphasized the importance of companies siding with local workers and business actors.He expressed his hope that PT Vale would continue to strengthen collaboration with the surrounding community through fair local recruitment, in accordance with the mandate of the established Regional Regulation."Commitment to local communities is not only a matter of moral obligation, but is the foundation for the company's social sustainability," said the Regent.
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