Operated by Merdeka Gold Resources, the Pani Gold Project is set to become one of the largest primary gold mines in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific, with over 7 million ounces of contained gold and a mine life extending through 2041.
— Operation
— Development
Located in Pani Mountain, Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo Province, the Pani Gold Project is being developed as an open-pit operation with phased production. The initial phase uses heap leach processing with a capacity of 7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), targeting an annual output of 140,000 ounces of gold. This will be followed by a carbon-in-leach (CIL) processing with an initial capacity of 7.5 mtpa, expanding to 12 mtpa by 2030. Combined, the heap leach and CIL facilities will reach 19 mtpa, with peak annual production of up to 500,000 ounces of gold. First gold production is expected in mid-2026.
— Development
Located in Pani Mountain, Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo Province, the Pani Gold Project is being developed as an open-pit operation with phased production. The initial phase uses heap leach processing with a capacity of 7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), targeting an annual output of 140,000 ounces of gold. This will be followed by a carbon-in-leach (CIL) processing with an initial capacity of 7.5 mtpa, expanding to 12 mtpa by 2030. Combined, the heap leach and CIL facilities will reach 19 mtpa, with peak annual production of up to 500,000 ounces of gold. First gold production is expected in mid-2026.
— Access
The site is accessible via a three-hour drive from Gorontalo Airport along provincial roads. The nearest port, Bumbulan, is only 12 kilometers away. Both air and sea routes support logistics and workforce mobility.
— Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability by balancing economic, social, and environmental benefits. This commitment is reflected in our high-standard environmental management, community development programs, and transparent, responsible corporate governance.
— Education
Education is one of the eight pillars of our Community Development and Empowerment (CDE) Program, designed through a participatory process.
— Biodiversity Monitoring
Biodiversity monitoring is conducted regularly by independent parties to ensure that our operations do not disrupt existing ecosystem balance.
