Perhapi, AusIMM sign deal

Perhapi, AusIMM sign deal

JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Mining
Professionals (Perhapi) has signed a cooperation agreement with
the Australian Institute of Mining and Mineralogists (AusIMM) to
certify Indonesian mining experts.

Association chairman Herman Afif Kusumo said on Friday in
Canberra, Australia, that the cooperation aimed to improve the
professionalism of the country's mining experts.

Herman said AusIMM was the right partner for Perhapi to carry
out the program, given the success of Australia in developing
mining industries without harming the environment.

"We must admit Indonesia has lagged behind in developing an
environmentally friendly mining industry," Herman told Antara.

During the visit to Australia, Perhapi executives traveled to
various towns to observe mining activities and study the listing
of mining companies. (jsk)