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Minahasa is in a remote coastal area of North Sulawesi. The mine infrastructure area is within the Minahasa Selatan administrative area. Culturally, the people of the region are Minahasan, Gorontalo and Mongondow. The predominant faith is Muslim and Christian.
During the lifespan of the mine, the local population increased, partly as a result of economic activity. Of the 15 nearby villages, the largest is Ratatotok.
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Each village has a leader, known as a kepala desa. The region of Minahasa Selatan, made up of all the villages, has an overall 'regent,' known as a Bupati.
The tiny village of Buyat Pantai, with approximately 250 inhabitants, sits on the beach on private land. It is made up primarily of recent arrivals from other areas, including the offshore islands. Given its temporary and recent nature, local authorities have been reluctant to invest in public infrastructure. PTNMR built basic infrastructure, such as public washing and toilet structures, and made power available, but was prevented from supporting Buyat Pantai further by the legal owner of the land.
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For a complete list of community development projects, click here.
For a complete list of community development efforts by PTNMR, click here.
The mine's output made up more than 60% of the region's export earnings.
Over the life of the mine, PTNMR employed an average of 400 workers of which 75% were locals. In addition, the mine regularly used 350 contractors from the immediate area.
Taxes totalling $3.3 million and royalties of $602,000 were paid.
PTNMR made active efforts to promote and assist the development of sustainable enterprises to supplement the traditional economy based on agriculture and fishing.
For more information regarding Newmont's community relations, click here.
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