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Harita Nickel kembali torehkan prestasi dengan meraih penghargaan bergengsi dalam ajang Satu Dekade PR Indonesia (PRIA) 2025 yang diselenggarakan oleh PR Indonesia di Graha Pos Indonesia, Bandung, pada Rabu 26 Februari 2025. Penghargaan ini diraih dalam kategori Owned Media - Sub Kategori Majalah Internal, bersaing dengan 581 entri dari 209 institusi.
Penghargaan ini menjadi bukti komitmen Harita Nickel dalam menghadirkan media komunikasi yang informatif dan inspiratif bagi seluruh pemangku kepentingan. Majalah Internal Harita berperan sebagai platform penting untuk menyampaikan informasi, menampilkan inisiatif perusahaan,&nbsp; serta menjadi wadah kreativitas bagi Insan Harita.

“Ini adalah wujud komitmen Harita Nickel untuk mengedepankan transparansi dan komunikasi yang efektif kepada seluruh pihak terkait, baik karyawan maupun pemangku kepentingan lainnya. Melalui Majalah Internal, perusahaan dapat memperkenalkan berbagai inisiatif dan pencapaian dalam aspek operasional, keberlanjutan, serta keselamatan kerja yang menjadi prioritas utama kami,” ujar Ekhel Chandra Wijaya, selaku Manajer Public, and Internal Affairs (PIA) Harita Nickel.

Penghargaan ini diberikan kepada Majalah Harita Nickel Edisi III Tahun 2024, yang mengusung tema “Hilirisasi Berkelanjutan di Pulau Obi”, bertepatan dengan Hari Pertambangan dan Energi ke-79. Edisi ini menyoroti berbagai pencapaian Harita Nickel, mulai dari empat penghargaan dari Kementerian ESDM, hingga inovasi dalam operasional, keselamatan kerja, dan program lingkungan.

Selain itu, Harita Nickel juga mendorong pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal di Pulau Obi, melalui berbagai program, termasuk peluncuran produk Propala yang melibatkan mama-mama Kawasi, serta program Youth Forum: Harita Future Leaders. Dalam sesi ini, Harita Nickel menghadirkan Anita Gathmir, pendiri Puta Dino Kayangan, UMKM asal Maluku Utara fokus pada pelestarian dan pengembangan tenun tradisional Tidore yang telah punah 100 tahun lalu.

Penghargaan ini semakin menegaskan pentingnya komunikasi internal yang transparan dan memperkuat hubungan baik dengan berbagai pemangku kepentingan, baik internal maupun eksternal. Harita Nickel akan terus mengembangkan strategi komunikasi yang lebih inovatif dan inklusif guna memastikan keterlibatan seluruh pemangku kepentingan dalam perjalanan keberlanjutan perusahaan.
Untuk membaca Majalah Internal Harita Nickel Edisi III, Insan Harita dapat mengakses tautan berikut: <a href="https://bit.ly/MajalahHaritaNickelEdisi3">https://bit.ly/MajalahHaritaNickelEdisi3</a>

Majalah Internal Harita Nickel Sabet Penghargaan PR Indonesia 2025

A National Symposium entitled "Making Hasanuddin University a Center for Research and Study of Indonesian Nickel Downstreaming" was successfully held by the Hasanuddin University Engineering Alumni Association (IKATEK UNHAS) at the UNHAS Hotel &amp; Convention on February 26, 2025. The event brought together academics, government officials, and nickel industry players to discuss how nickel downstreaming can continue to grow without neglecting environmental aspects.<o:p></o:p>
As one of the leading nickel mining and downstreaming companies in Indonesia, Harita Nickel participated in the discussion. Harita Nickel's Deputy Department Head of HSE, Iwan Syahroni, was present as a speaker and presented the company's environmental management strategy against a backdrop of national nickel industry expansion. "We recognize that the mining industry is often associated with social and environmental issues,” said Iwan. “Therefore, Harita Nickel strives to implement responsible mining practices in accordance with ESG principles."<o:p></o:p>
He explained that the company implements responsible mining practices with an integrated mining concept, prioritizing the management of processing residues and post-mining land reclamation. One initiative is the processing of nickel slag into infrastructure development materials, road construction materials, and artificial reef cubes to support marine ecosystems. To date, Harita Nickel has revegetated more than 200 hectares of post-mining land as part of its commitment to sustainability.<o:p></o:p>
Harita Nickel continues to strengthen its responsible mining practices by participating in the IRMA independent audit process. As the first mining operation in Indonesia to commit to an IRMA independent assessment, Harita Nickel voluntarily adheres to this standard to ensure its operations are transparent and aligned with the strictest global mining principles.<o:p></o:p>
In his presentation, Iwan also explained that, in 2024, the company completed its IRMA self-assessment and began the independent audit process led by SCS Global Services, an IRMA-approved auditing firm. This audit not only assesses environmental management but also includes support for its workforce and engagement with local communities.<o:p></o:p>
"We not only want to comply with regulations, but also exceed standards to be more transparent in our operations," said Iwan. This commitment aligns with the company's efforts to become a pioneer in sustainable nickel mining in Indonesia, while paving the way for other mining industries to adopt higher global standards.<o:p></o:p>
The Rector of Hasanuddin University, Prof. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his support for the industry's sustainability efforts. He commended the contributions of industry players in supporting sustainability in the nickel sector. "We must have the courage to create an innovation center for nickel downstreaming, not just discussions without concrete action. I hope that UNHAS and our industry partners can realize one of our goals: to become a research center for nickel downstreaming in Indonesia," he said.<o:p></o:p>
Echoing this sentiment, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Hasanuddin University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Muh. Isran Ramli, ST., MT., also emphasized the important role of academics in developing the nickel industry. "We continue to conduct research to help the nickel industry develop value-added products. Collaboration with industry like this is crucial for immediate implementation of innovations," he said.<o:p></o:p>
The Chairman of the Unhas Engineering Association, Ir. M. Sapri Pamulu, Ph.D., emphasized that nickel downstreaming is not only about economic growth but also sustainability. "This is a great opportunity for engineering alumni to contribute further. From this discussion, we hope to produce practical recommendations, not just empty talk," he said.<o:p></o:p>
Through this symposium, academics, government, and industry affirmed their shared commitment to ensuring that nickel downstreaming in Indonesia can continue to grow while prioritizing sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations. Harita Nickel is also committed to remaining part of the solution, not only as an industry player but also as a partner in responsible and sustainable mining.<o:p></o:p>

Harita Nickel Presents Environmental Management Strategy at UNHAS IKATEK National Symposium

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) is a global standard for evaluating mining industry performance in environmental, social, and occupational health and safety aspects.
As part of Harita Nickel's commitment to responsible mining, we are undergoing an independent audit by SCS Global Services (SCS) to assess our operations against IRMA standards. Notably, Harita Nickel is the first Indonesian company to commit to this rigorous audit.

The audit began on November 12, 2024, with a document review (desk review) and will proceed to the second stage, the field audit, scheduled for April 15-23, 2025. During this process, stakeholders&mdash;including local communities, organizations, public officials, and workers&mdash;are encouraged to provide input on our mining operations through the following channels.

<table><tbody><tr><td>Online Input Form&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
</td><td><a href="https://info.scsglobalservices.com/irma-stakeholder-feedback" target="_blank">https://info.scsglobalservices.com/irma-stakeholder-feedback</a>
</td></tr><tr><td>Email
</td><td>feedback@scsglobalservices.com
</td></tr><tr><td>WhatsApp
</td><td>+1 (520) 248 4276
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For further details, you can access the announcement document issued by the independent auditor <a href="https://tbpnickel.com/files/documents/ENG-Harita%20Nickel%20Mine%20Public%20Annoucement%202025-03-10.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>

Announcement on IRMA Audit Stage 2

PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), better known as Harita Nickel, has reinforced its commitment to sustainable mining by receiving the Change The World award from FORTUNE Indonesia. The honor was presented at the FORTUNE Indonesia Summit 2025, held at The Westin Jakarta on Thursday, February 6.&nbsp;
The Change The World award is a prestigious recognition given to companies that drive positive change through innovation, sustainability, and tangible social impact. Harita Nickel was honored for its nickel slag recycling initiative, transforming industrial by-products into valuable resources for infrastructure development and surrounding ecosystems.

Previously classified as hazardous waste, nickel slag has now been reclassified by the government as non-hazardous, unlocking new opportunities for reuse. The material is being repurposed for road construction within the company’s operational areas, as concrete bricks&mdash;used in various Harita Nickel’s operational areas and to build 259 homes in the new settlement of Kawasi Village&mdash;and in the creation of 1,700 reef cubes designed to support artificial coral reef ecosystems.

Additionally, Nickel slag is being repurposed as a medium for laterite soil revegetation, reducing compost dependency while improving the efficiency of land reclamation efforts.

Tonny Gultom, Harita Nickel’s Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), emphasized that this innovative approach not only addresses the accumulation of slag waste but also significantly reduces land reclamation costs, saving between Rp52 million and Rp100 million per hectare. “Through this initiative, we are not only optimizing resource utilization but also reinforcing our commitment to a more responsible nickel industry,” said Tonny.

<img alt="Fortune summit 2025 9 11zon" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/FORTUNE SUMMIT 2025-9_11zon.jpg" title="Fortune summit 2025 9 11zon">
<figcaption>Tonny Gultom, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at Harita Nickel, at the FORTUNE Indonesia Summit 2025.</figcaption>

By the end of 2023, Harita Nickel had recycled 644,234 tons of slag and aims to recycle another 97,000 tons in 2024. This commitment aligns with the company’s efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations, including investing in research and technology to ensure the nickel industry grows responsibly and benefits both the environment and local communities.

Harita Nickel Earns Change the World Award from FORTUNE Indonesia

The atmosphere at Hotel Mulia Jakarta felt different on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The difference was palpable as the Indonesia Mining Summit (IMS) 2024, a prestigious forum for the mining sector, successfully gathered key stakeholders, including government officials, associations, students, and business players. With the theme “The Vision of Indonesia's Mining Sector: Empowering Energy Resilience for Indonesia,” the event, organized by the Indonesia Mining Association (IMA), highlighted strategic issues such as energy reserves, exploration, and downstream processing in the mineral and coal subsectors.
The Chairman of the Indonesia Mining Association (IMA), Rachmat Makkasau, explained that this theme was chosen to align with the government's program and target of achieving 8% economic growth to realize the “Indonesia Emas 2045” vision.

“In the mining sector, energy is a crucial element to support these goals. For us, energy is one of the main factors to succeed in industrialization in Indonesia. We can promote investor arrivals and process mining products into batteries and other materials, but energy remains the key,” Rachmat stated.

IMS 2024 was more than just a formal gathering; it served as an open dialogue space for the government, mining companies, technology providers, and investors to share insights and seek solutions together. During the event's opening, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, delivered an optimistic message about the future of Indonesia's energy sector.

“The President's directive is clear: downstream processing in the energy sector is the path to creating added value, economic growth, and sustainable job creation,” he emphasized.

Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated nickel mining company operating in North Maluku, also participated in IMS 2024. As of the third quarter of 2024, North Maluku's economic growth stood at 4.42% year-on-year (yoy). The province's economic growth is projected to reach between 6.35% and 10.35% yoy this year, driven by nickel downstream processing in various regions of North Maluku.

Director of Health, Safety, and Environment Harita Nickel, Tonny Gultom shared his views on the company's positive impact and sustainable efforts in Indonesia, particularly on Obi Island.

“As a sustainable integrated nickel industry in North Maluku, especially on Obi Island, we aim for Harita Nickel to have a positive impact on the communities in Obi Island, North Maluku, and contribute to Indonesia's economic growth more broadly. To achieve this, we continuously collaborate with all stakeholders, including the government, industry, and local communities, particularly on Obi Island,” said Tonny while visiting the Harita Nickel booth at IMS 2024.

Highlighting its positive contributions to Obi Island, Harita Nickel showcased products made by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), crafted by women from Kawasi Village, at its booth during IMS 2024. Several high-ranking Harita Nickel officials visited the booth and posed for photos, including President Director Roy A. Arfandy and Sustainability Director Lim Sian Choo.

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<figcaption>Deputy General of Minerals and Coal at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Tri Winarno (center), visited the Harita Nickel booth and posed for a photo with Harita Nickel's management team.</figcaption>

To close IMS 2024, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, shared strategic insights on the importance of investment in the mineral and coal sector.

“Downstream processing and supply chain deepening are top priorities. Investment in this sector not only strengthens the national economy but also drives high-value-added mineral industrialization,” he explained.

Harita Nickel emphasized that the company is not solely focused on mining operations but is deeply committed to Indonesia's future in terms of economic growth and energy resilience. With a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, Harita Nickel continues to move forward, creating positive impacts for communities, the environment, and the industry.

Harita Nickel Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability

PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) also known as Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated nickel processing company operating on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku, has recorded another notable achievement. It was awarded the Kie Raha Award 2024 from the central bank (Bank Indonesia -BI) North Maluku Representative as the Best Strategic Partner Supporting Regional Economic and Financial Assessments.
The award was handed over directly by the Head of BI North Maluku Representative Office, Dwi Putra Indrawan, to Corporate Affairs Manager Harita Nickel Anie Rahmi at an event which took place at the Bela Hotel Ballroom, Ternate, on December 3, 2024.

Interestingly, this is the fourth time Harita Nickel has received a similar award in a row from BI. This emphasizes Harita Nickel’s strategic role in supporting economic transformation in North Maluku. The awarding was also part of the Bank Indonesia Annual Meeting event which carries a theme “Synergy to Strengthen National Economic Stability and Transformation.” This theme reflects collective efforts to spur economic recovery and transformation in Indonesia.

In his speech, Dwi said that Indonesia’s economic growth, despite facing global challenges, was still able to grow and perform well enough thanks to the contribution of the industrial sector, especially nickel in North Maluku. Nickel down streaming not only encourages exports of high quality nickel to meet the needs of the global electric vehicle industry, but also becomes the main pillar of goods and services export in North Maluku, in a contribution of more than 90 percent. “In the third quarter, our economic growth grew 4,62 percent, supported by the export sector, especially nickel and its derivatives,“ said Dwi.

The Head of BI North Maluku Representative Office also expressed his appreciation to the respondents for the data collection carried out by BI. “For the support and assistance, we at BI are very grateful. We obtained factual information and input that we can formulate for policy making, especially for BI and regional governments,” explained Dwi.

Representing Harita Nickel, Anie espressed the company’s gratitude for the award given and the partnership that has continued solidly in the last four years. “We humbly thank and express our highest appreciation to BI North Maluku for assisting North Maluku’s economic growth by paying attention to the role of its contributors. Hopefully this increasingly solid partnership will bring more benefits to the land of Moloku Kie Raha,” said Anie.

Anie further conveyed that the transparency that has been conveyed to BI through various surveys conducted is an implementation of the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Goverance (ESG) governance.

The awarding of the Kie Raha Award 2024 was also attended by the Acting Governor of North Maluku, Danrem 152/Babullah, the Head of the North Maluku High Prosecutor’s Office, the representative of the North Maluku Chief, Danlamal Ternate, the Head of the North Maluku Regional BIN, the Mayor of Ternate, and a number of other stakeholders.

BI Malut Appreciates Harita Nickel As The Best Strategic Partner For The Fourth Time

Malang, July 26, 2024 -&nbsp;PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated nickel mining and processing company, received awards for its public relations and corporate communication performance in The 3rd Indonesia DEI & ESG Awards (IDEAS) 2024 which was held on Friday (26/7) in Malang City. Harita Nickel managed to bring one Gold Winner title and two Silver Winner titles in the Strategic Public Relations Program Category based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. This proud achievement confirms Harita Nickel's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The awards were presented directly by PR Indonesia Group founder and CEO Asmono Wikan to Director of Health, Safety, and Environment Tonny Gultom, Head of External Relations Latif Supriadi, and Corporate Affairs Superintendent Saradeta Sinaga.
In IDEAS 2024, Harita Nickel won the Gold Winner for the Employee Relations program through the 'Satu Harita' internal campaign. This campaign aims to strengthen the spirit of collaboration between all employees. Meanwhile, two Silver Winner titles were won for the Biodiversity program through the Obi Fishing Tournament which aims to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation around the Company's operational areas, and the Corporate Social Responsibility program through the Sentra Ketahanan Pangan Obi (SENTANI) which is designed to improve food security and the welfare of local communities around Harita Nickel's operational areas.
 
“We are very grateful for the recognition given to our ESG initiatives. This award will further motivate us to always innovate to realize sustainability through various initiatives and contributions in ESG practices. This is also the success of our Corporate Communication team in highlighting ESG-based communication programs that we do both internally and externally,” said Tonny Gultom.
 
IDEAS itself is a competition organized by PR Indonesia Group. This competition is focused on measuring programs and best practices in the implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and ESG communications that are open to public relations professionals from Ministries/ Institutions/Regions, universities, BUMN, BUMN subsidiaries, BUMD, RSUP/RSSUD, multinational corporations, national private corporations, NGOs, to non-profit organizations throughout Indonesia.
 
“In the future, we hope that the ESG concept can be widely recognized and that more and more companies will apply its principles, because our future depends on the number of company operations that apply ESG principles. In addition, we hope to continue to be consistent in communicating ESG and DEI within and outside the Company,” said Latif Supriadi.
 
Furthermore, the assessment of the Company's communication programs competed in IDEAS is focused on several aspects. Among others, communication strategies and programs that are systematic, measurable, and sustainable, taking into account DEI and/or ESG policies or initiatives, clarity of objectives (SMART Objectives) and intended stakeholders, media strategies and communication tactics used, measurement and evaluation, and the impact of communication programs for stakeholders.

Harita Nickel Accepts Three Awards at the 3rd Indonesia DEI & ESG Awards (IDEAS) 2024

Bandung, July 22, 2024 – HARITA Nickel was invited as a guest lecturer at a public lecture organized by the Metallurgical Technology Study Program (Prodi) at Politeknik Energi dan Pertambangan (PEP) Bandung. The lecture, titled “Nickel Processing in the Future,” was held at the tekMIRA Amphitheater on Monday (07/22/2024). 
HARITA Nickel brought three speakers: Director of Health, Safety, and Environment Tonny H. Gultom, Head of External Relations Latif Supriadi, and Greenfield LTP Senior Specialist Fajar Herdian Akhzan. The three speakers complemented each other in discussing in-depth the processing and refining of nickel ore carried out by HARITA Nickel on Obi Island, including environmental management and the Company's contributions to the communities around its operational areas.
 
Tonny explained that Indonesia continues to dominate global nickel production and is projected to continue to increase up to 3.70 million tons by 2030. “Indonesia is also expected to contribute 95% of global nickel supply growth during the period between 2022 and 2030,” said Tonny.
 
He added, “Nickel currently plays an important role in supporting various industries, including sustainability. With its vast potential, Indonesia is believed to be a key player in the global nickel industry. HARITA Nickel is also committed to supporting sustainability by implementing good mining practices, such as reclamation projects, revegetation, and post-mining land restoration.”
 <img alt="Bahas masa depan pengolahan nikel harita mengajar hadir di pep bandung" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Bahas Masa Depan Pengolahan Nikel- HARITA Mengajar Hadir di PEP Bandung.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto;" title="Bahas masa depan pengolahan nikel harita mengajar hadir di pep bandung"><figcaption>Tonny Gultom, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment at Harita Nickel, along with Latif Supriadi, Head of External Relations, accompanied by moderator Muhamad Ismatulloh, a Metallurgical Technology student at PEP Bandung.</figcaption>
Tonny also emphasized the importance of the younger generation, especially Metallurgical Technology students, in developing the nickel processing industry in Indonesia. “Students must be equipped with adequate knowledge and skills to contribute to advancing this industry,” said Tonny.
 
This event was also attended by the Director of PEP Bandung Dr. Asep Rohman, S.T., M.T., Deputy Director I for Academic Affairs Dr.mont. Imelda E.R. Hutabarat, ST., MT., Head of the Metallurgical Technology Study Program Rudiyansah, ST., MT., as well as Metallurgical Technology lecturers Ir. Bouman Situmorang, MSc., IPU, and Fahny Ardian, S.T., M.T.
 
Asep expressed that after this presentation, students are more driven to learn about the mining industry comprehensively, from both geological and metallurgical perspectives. “We also hope that this event can strengthen the cooperation between HARITA Nickel and PEP Bandung, as well as open up more opportunities for students to contribute to Obi Island,” Asep added.
 
Over 100 students enthusiastically attended the public lecture. They came from all three PEP Bandung study programs: Metallurgical Technology, Mining Technology, and Geological Technology. The students considered this event a valuable opportunity to learn directly from experts in the field.
 
“I feel very fortunate to listen to presentations from HARITA Nickel. The material on the future prospects of nickel is interesting and very relevant to my study interest in hydrometallurgy. I hope to delve further into the application of hydrometallurgical technology in the Indonesian nickel industry and see how HARITA Nickel plays a role in driving innovation in this field,” said Hassna Habibah, a Metallurgical Technology student at PEP Bandung, class of 2023.
 
With this public lecture, it is hoped that PEP Bandung students can gain broader insights into the nickel industry and sustainable processing practices. This event also serves as an important step in strengthening the synergy between industry and education in Indonesia.

Discussing the Future of Nickel Processing, HARITA Mengajar Visits PEP Bandung

Harita Nickel, a nickel mining and processing technology company, is successfully preserving Obi Island's aquatic ecosystem through a coral reef restoration program. Their artificial coral reef, placed in the waters near their operations, now thrives with natural coral and diverse marine life.
Observations made by Harita Nickel's Environmental Marine team during October 2022 to January 2024 reported that natural corals grew well ranging from 1.30 cm to 8.65 cm. The team also noted that 109 species of reef fish from 50 genera and 22 families were monitored in the coral reef restoration area.
These species include economically important fish that are commonly caught by local fishermen, such as grouper, snapper, and lencam. Not only fish, the artificial reefs are also inhabited by various types of other marine life, such as starfish, crabs, lobsters, and sea cucumbers.
Harita Nickel's Environmental Marine Manager, Windy Prayogo, stated that the coral reef ecosystem restoration program is one of the company's environmental service initiatives. It aims to restore degraded coral reef ecosystems, both due to natural conditions and destructive activities such as illegal fishing using bombs, so that they can be sustainable again.
Windy further explained that coral reef restoration has been carried out consistently by Harita Nickel. In this case, the company places artificial coral reefs in shallow waters with a depth of 3-5 meters. Artificial coral reefs shaped like hollow cubes (reef cubes) are arranged to form a building structure. This provides a place for natural coral to grow, creating homes for various marine biota.
 
"We place the reef cube in areas where the coral reefs are degraded, not where the natural coral reefs are still in good condition. The placement is determined based on a survey with criteria such as dead coral substrate, coral fragments, or sandy and relatively flat contours," he explained.
 
This 40x40 cm reef cube was created using leftover production materials - nickel slag and fly ash. This recycling effort supports environmental conservation activities and provides sustainable building materials.
 
“Currently, 1,696 Reef Cubes have been deployed across three sites near the company's operations. We plan to add more hollow cube placements in the future,” he explained.
The program goes beyond creating and positioning Reef Cubes; it involves regular monitoring and maintenance. This includes reef cubes maintenance, measuring natural coral growth, and taking notes on fish species encountered. All of these activities are of course carried out by a trained team and supported by dedicated equipment.
“Reef cubes that have been covered with natural corals and inhabited by various marine biota also indicate that the quality of seawater in the area is well maintained,” he said.
<h2>Three Functions of Coral Reefs</h2>
<img alt="Reefcube harita nickel" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/news_assets/reefcube-harita-nickel.JPG" title="Reefcube harita nickel">
<figcaption>Currently, 1,696 Reef Cubes have been deployed across three sites near the company's operations.</figcaption>

Dr.&nbsp;Nurhalis Wahidin, SP, MSc, a lecturer at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Khairun University Ternate, said coral reefs have many benefits for aquatic ecosystems, coastal environments, and even humans. These benefits are summarized in three functions of coral reefs which include ecological, physical, and economic functions.
He explained in more detail the ecological function as a place for other marine life to spawn, find food, and live. Then the physical function of coral reefs as coastal protection from waves and abrasion. While the economic function of coral reefs is for the utilization of environmental services, such as tourism development.
“If the ecological function is working, coral reefs will contribute to marine biota diversity, many fish are there and can be utilized. But these functions will be lost if the existence of coral reefs decreases, both in quantity and quality,” Nurhalis explained.
Therefore, he appreciates the coral reef restoration program that has been carried out by Harita Nickel in the waters around its surrounding operations. He hopes the initiative can improve the function of coral reef ecosystems that are not only useful for marine ecosystems, but also for the surrounding community.
According to him, restoration with artificial coral reefs can become a new medium for natural coral growth. This method can also improve coral reef ecosystems whose conditions are degraded due to natural factors or human activities. On the other hand, coral saplings that attach and grow on artificial reef structures will also increase the area of existing coral reefs.
“Restoration utilizes the natural biological cycle. The coral spawning process becomes a new individual, attaches to a hard substrate and grows into a new coral reef. Transplantation is bypassed. The living ones are taken fragments, placed specifically so that they can live,” he explained.
 
He hopes that the initiative implemented by the company can continue by involving the surrounding community. According to him, community involvement is necessary for sustaining the programs that have been carried out by the company and at the same time giving people awareness to participate in protecting natural resources in their environment

Harita Nickel Preserves Obi Aquatic Ecosystem through Coral Reef Initiative

South Halmahera - North Maluku, 13 May 2024&nbsp;– PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated nickel mining and processing company operating on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku, held “Obi Fishing Tournament 2024” on Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12, 2024, in the waters of Soligi Village.
This fishing tournament has become a regular agenda of the company collaborating with communities in its operational circles to promote biodiversity in Obi waters. More lively than ever, this third year event was attended by 202 participants who were residents of Soligi Village and Kawasi Village.
Head of External Relations Harita Nickel, Latif Supriadi, said the company invites people to preserve Obi waters &nbsp;through this fishing tournament. Evidence of biodiversity in these waters is still maintained, he added, reflected in the abundant fish catches.
“The total catch in this tournament reached 105 kg. This number does not include fish under 6 kg that are not included in the assessment. The types of fish are also diverse. Again, this indicates the fish in the waters of Obi is still abundant, " he said.
Furthermore, Latif said that the implementation of this activity was thanks to collaboration of company with community and the government. In addition to raising public awareness to preserve nature, according to him, this activity also carries a mission to promote the waters of Soligi village as a marine tourism destination.
Tit for tat, the company's initiative received a warm welcome from the local government. Regent of South Halmahera, Hasan Ali Bassam Kasuba, who attended directly to open the tournament, said the company's collaboration with the community and local government is very positive to raise the potential of Obi Waters both as a national fish barn and as a tourism asset.
“Activities that have become a routine agenda of the company with this community, we will push into the regional and even national tourism promotion agenda. With wider echoes, the potential of the region will be increasingly lifted, and many invite tourists from outside the region,” he said.
Reportedly, the fishing tournament opened on Saturday (11/5/2024) at 18.00 WIT and closed on Sunday (12/5/2024) at 10.00 WIT. The opening was attended by the Regent of Halsel who released the participants from the beach as a sign of the start of the tournament. Together with the Regent, several heads of departments, including the Department of Tourism, Department of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and Department of Transportation, were present.
The participants will compete for prizes totaling Rp29 million.
As for the assessment, it uses a point system based on the type and weight of fish. For example, snapper fish weighing 6-9kg get 3.5 points, while grouper with the same weight range get 3.0 points. For fish weighing under 6 kg did not enter the rating.
Agustinus Nugroho with Grouper catches weighing 14.5 kg become the first winner and ruby snapper (bagong snapper) weighing 9.5 kg. 2nd place was won by Umar with Grouper catches weighing 13 kg and snapper weighing 8 kg. In third place Imran, with ruby snapper catch 8 kg and 8 kg snapper.
“I got the first fish an hour or two into the sea, and the second the next day. Both are not far from here, just a few hundred meters from the beach around Soligi, " said Agus.
The holding of the Obi Fishing Tournament 2024 in Soligi Village is a pride for local residents. The head of Soligi Village, Madiasi La Siriali, said he was happy that his village was appointed as the host. According to him, this activity is an opportunity for residents to stay in touch with companies and local governments and raise the potential of their villages.
Related to the development of local tourism potential, head of Halsel Tourism Office, Ali Hasan, said the waters of Soligi Village are one of the best underwater tourist spots in the area. This fishing tournament, he added, is the opening door for the sustainable development of marine tourism.****

Halsel Regent Supports Harita Nickel's Initiative to Develop Soligi as a Marine Tourism Destination