Manokwari-Operation of coal mining in the district of Teluk Bintuni, province West Papua have stalled. Head of Mining and Energy and Mineral Resources (Kadistamben and EMR) Province of West Papua, Ir Roberth Karma said the takeover of the handling of Horna Inti Mandiri to PT Bakrie Group companies are the cause.

It said reserves of coal mines in Bintuni large enough to be the target of investors. Perhaps the beginning of cooperation''. But since seeing the great potential of the Bakrie Group wants to take all,''said Karma Heading to Manokwari, West Papua in the governor's office, at the weekend.

PT.Horna Inti Mandiri who has conducted explorations found substantial coal reserves. They also have made attempts to exploitation. However, later taken over by Bakrie Group.

Because it is still unsure of the findings of previous exploitation, according to Kadistamben and Mineral Resources, Bakrie Group undertakes a search of proof that the content of the coal. Besides that, the company must provide port facilities for shipping which would require a permit. ''If you want to operate, he must make the port in the district of Manokwari, but take the coal in district of Teluk Bintuni. Bakrie Group is still looking for new spots,''he said