Agincourt Resources Enhances Wildlife Connectivity with 13 Arboreal Bridges at Martabe Gold Mine

Agincourt Resources Establishes Arboreal Bridges for Wildlife in North Sumatra

Agincourt Resources operates the Martabe Gold Mine in North Sumatra. The company has built 13 arboreal bridges with camera traps for tree-dwelling animals. These bridges connect forest fragments in the mining area.

Syaiful Anwar, Agincourt’s environmental site support superintendent, stated that the bridges allow primates to move freely. They can forage and breed without interference from human activities. This innovation helps primates adapt to environmental changes and reduces human-animal conflicts.

This project stemmed from research presented at the 9th Asian Primates Symposium held at North Sumatra University from November 23–27. Between 2023 and 2024, six species have been observed using these bridges. The species include the black Sumatran langur, macaque, long-tailed macaque, gray langur, black giant squirrel, and Javanese small-toothed palm civet.

Mahmud Subagya, the company’s environmental manager, emphasized the importance of this project. He believes it shows the company’s commitment to preserving biodiversity in Sumatra while promoting sustainable mining practices. He noted that the innovation benefits both wildlife and surrounding communities.

Agincourt Resources also rehabilitates and reclaims former mining sites in Batang Toru, Tapanuli Selatan. In addition, the company surveys flora and fauna biodiversity near the mining sites. They enrich local plants and primate food in conservation areas. Plans include building research stations and developing mycology, biodiversity, and microbiology laboratories.

This initiative strengthens wildlife conservation in North Sumatra and ensures a healthier ecosystem for future generations.