The Batu Hijau mine is an open pit coppergold mine operated by PT. Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (previously known as PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara).The mine is the second largest coppergold mine in Indonesia behind the Grasberg mine of PT. Freeport Indonesia. The mine is loed 1,530 kilometres (950 mi) east of the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Sumbawa, in southern Taliwang regency, an island .