Jakarta, July 30 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged state-owned mining holding company MIND ID to boost its productivity and strengthen governance in mining activities across the country.

This statement was made by MIND ID President Director Maroef Sjamsoeddin after attending a limited meeting with the head of state at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (July 29).

"The president simply requested that we raise the productivity of MIND ID and all of its subsidiaries. In addition, we have been urged to ensure proper governance," he told the press after the meeting.

The president director acknowledged that improving governance is essential, especially in mineral extraction, which remains the core of Indonesia's m...