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Head of South Halmahera Transmigration and Labor Agency, Adriani Radjiloen, stated that the absorption of local workers in Harita Group through several subsidiaries operating on Obi Island has reached over 4,000. 
“The total overall as of June 30, 2023, is 15,309 workers. Among them, there are over 4,000 local workers from South Halmahera, over 7,000 local workers from North Maluku, and over 2,000 foreign workers (TKA),” she said on Friday (July 14, 2023).

“But the total overall at Sahid Kawasi is over 18,000 people. So, there are not many foreign workers (TKA); local workers are more numerous,” she continued.

According to Adriani, the South Halmahera Regency government will continue to strive for the recruitment of local residents as the workforce. In fact, there is already a draft regional regulation (Ranperda) regarding the empowerment and protection of local workers submitted to the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) for discussion.

“Because the Regent (Usman Sidik) wants the local workforce to constitute 70 percent of each intake in mining companies,” she explained.

However, Adriani admitted that the human resources in South Halmahera, especially in the mining industry, are still relatively low.

Therefore, she hopes that the plan to establish a Vocational Training Center (Balai Latihan Kerja or BLK) in South Halmahera from the Ministry of Manpower can be realized.

“The land is already prepared, but we are also collaborating with BLK Ternate. This is for the improvement of their work skills,” she said.

Adriani also admitted that the presence of Harita Group on Obi Island has been very beneficial for the local community and the regional government.

“In terms of revenue, it has helped the regional government because we can collect fees from foreign workers (TKA). Last year, we received 10 billion rupiahs, and this year we are targeted to reach 25 billion rupiahs, and we have already achieved more than 13 billion rupiahs,” she emphasized. 
*Source: <a href="https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2023/07/14/serapan-tenaga-lokal-asal-halmahera-selatan-di-harita-group-capai-4-ribu-lebih">Tribun Ternate</a>

Local Workers Absorption from South Halmahera in Harita Group Reaches More than 4 Thousand

JAKARTA, Investor.id - Three companies under PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel entity have successfully obtained the Gold Certificate, which the highest Occupational Health and Safety (K3) award, from the Ministry of Manpower Republic Indonesia (Kemnaker) with a satisfactory rating. Those three company are PT Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP), PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), and PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF).
The K3 award is given to companies that have successfully implemented the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3). This award is also a recognition from the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemnaker) for for the company's dedication and hard work to provide a safe and healthy working environment for its employees.
In her speech, the Ministry of Manpower, Ida Fauziyah, stated that Occupational Safety, and Health (OSH) must become a concern and priority for the workforce in Indonesia. She also added that the number of companies maintaining zero accidents each year has been increasing.
"We hope that the achievement of this K3 award can motivate other company leaders to maintain K3 performance, as K3 is an investment to ensure business sustainability and achieve company productivity," said Ida Fauziyah.
<img alt="Penghargaan k3 tonny gultom" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/penghargaan k3_Tonny Gultom.jpg" title="Penghargaan k3 tonny gultom">
<figcaption>HSE Director of Harita Nickel Tonny H Gultom receiving K3 Awards from the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower for three NCKL subsidiaries. </figcaption>

 
MSP, HPL, and HJF are the first nickel processing plants in North Maluku that obtain SMK3 Certification. The results of the Independent Audit Institution's audit show an achievement of 85.93% (MSP), 87.5% (HPL), and the highest score of 89.6% for HJF. This excellent K3 performance demonstrates the high commitment of these companies to implementing SMK3 in the workplace. This achievement is possible due to the involvement of all workers in K3 activities, compliance with regulations and K3 requirements, and adherence to applicable procedures and standards within the companies.
Regarding this achievement, Tonny H. Gultom, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at NCKL, expressed, "We would like to thank the Ministry of Manpower Republic Indonesia (Kemnaker) for this award, as well as all parties who have provided support and made important contributions to our journey. This is a recognition of the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the Harita team in achieving high occupational health and safety standards, as it is our top priority. Therefore, we constantly strive to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment."
*Source: <a href="https://investor.id/business/333345/tiga-perusahaan-entitas-nkcl-raih-k3-awards">Investor.id</a>

3 NCKL Entity Companies Obtained K3 Awards from Ministry of Manpower 

TEMPO.CO, JAKARTA - PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (stock code: NCKL) is considering the possibility of exporting nickel sulfate to Korea and Japan. The company, also known as Harita Nickel, has already exported this commodity to China.
The President Director of Trimegah Bangun Persada, Roy A Arfandy, stated that the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturers are located in China. Therefore, the majority of Harita Nickel's products are exported to China.
"But we are open up the possibility of exporting to other countries, such as electric vehicle battery manufacturers in Korea or Japan. We will certainly seize the opportunity to sell or export to those markets," said Roy during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
The company has not yet considered the domestic market for nickel sulfate. This is because there are no cathode and precursor plant in Indonesia.
"Unfortunately our nickel sulfate, since there are no domestic buyers, we have to export it," he explained.
Previously, Harita Nickel, through its affiliated entity, PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), officially conducted its inaugural export of 5,584 tons of nickel sulfate to China on Friday, June 18, 2023.
The nickel sulfate was packaged in 290 containers and shipped to China via a vessel. Roy targets a total shipment of 240,000 tons of nickel sulfate per year, in line with the factory's production capacity.
"In the future, the company will strive to send approximately four vessels to meet the demand for nickel sulfate production," said Roy, as quoted by Antara, on Saturday, June 18, 2023.
He explained that the export marked a new milestone for Harita Nickel in the nickel downstream business.
The nickel sulfate is a result of refining in Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku Province, and will be used in the production of lithium batteries with high nickel content.
In the future, the use of lithium batteries is predicted to continue increasing, particularly in the electric vehicle industry.
*Source: <a href="https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1742745/harita-nickel-jajaki-opsi-ekspor-nikel-sulfat-ke-korea-dan-jepang">Tempo.co</a>

Harita Nickel Explores Nickel Sulfate Export Options to Korea and Japan

JAKARTA &mdash; Nickel producer PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) plans to expand and build a stainless steel or non-corrosive steel plant. This was directly revealed by NCKL's CEO, Roy Arman Arfandy.
Roy mentioned that the investment value of the plant amounts more than US$1 billion or Rp 15 trillion (exchange rate of Rp 15,000). Negotiations with investors are expected to be completed by end of this year, and the plant can be constructed next year.
"I hope that by end of this year, we can finalize negotiations with this new investor, so that we can start construction possibly next year. Around early next year," he said when met in Jakarta on Wednesday (28/6/2023).
NCKL will develop downstream processing from saprolite to ferronickel, and then to stainless steel. He mentioned that they are currently in discussions with investors and major players in this industry.
"I hope and please pray that our discussions with one of the major players in the stainless steel industry in the world will be successfully concluded, and we hope to announce it before end of this year," he revealed.
The planned production capacity is estimated to reach 2-3 million tons per year. Roy revealed that the potential investor is not from China.
On that occasion, Roy also mentioned that they are considering the option of exporting nickel sulfate outside of China. However, currently, China remains the largest battery manufacturer in the world.
"Regarding the export of nickel sulfate, it is true that most of the world's largest battery manufacturers are indeed located in China. So, for now, we are compelled to export the majority of our products to China. However, we are open to the possibility of exporting to other countries as long as electric vehicle battery manufacturers operate there, such as Korea or Japan," he added.
*Source: <a href="https://finance.detik.com/industri/d-6797056/tambang-nikel-raksasa-ri-mau-bangun-pabrik-stainless-steel-rp-15-t">Detik.com</a>

Indonesian Giant Nickel Mine NCKL to Build Rp15 T Stainless Steel Plant

JAKARTA, Investor.id – Four top-tier securities firms have initiated stock research on PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel. They are Mandiri Sekuritas (Mansek), CGS-CIMB Sekuritas, Sucor Sekuritas, and BRI Danareksa Sekuritas.
Those brokers have given a positive recommendation for NCKL stock, either as a "buy" or "add," with varying target prices. The reason is that Harita Nickel has a promising outlook as it is an integrated nickel player, engaged in mining, ferronickel production, and the production of high-grade nickel, specifically nickel sulfate.
Mansek favors Harita Nickel because it has strong production growth, low operating costs, and exposure to high-pressure leach acid (HPAL) facilities that produce mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), which is a high-grade nickel product. The company will also produce nickel sulfate, a refined MHP product, which serves as a precursor for electric vehicle battery cathodes.
Mansek noted that Harita Nickel's ferronickel production is predicted to reach 120,000 tons in 2024, up from 95,000 tons in 2022, with the operation of the new capacity of PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF). Furthermore, Harita Nickel's associate company, PT Karunia Permai Sentosa (KPS), is currently constructing a ferronickel plant with a capacity of 185,000 tons per year. As a result, Harita Nickel will have an exposure to ferronickel of 305,000 tons by 2025.
Meanwhile, Harita Nickel, through PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), currently has an HPAL facility with a capacity of 55,000 tons per year from stages I and II. Furthermore, Harita Nickel's associate company, PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), will be constructing HPAL stage III with a capacity of 65,000 tons per year. By 2024, Harita Nickel will have an exposure to MHP of 120,000 tons per year.
Accordingly, Mansek predicts Harita Nickel's revenue will achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49% during 2022-2025, which will be supported by the expansion of ferronickel production lines and an increased contribution from nickel mining. The company's net profit is projected to jump to Rp 8.7 trillion in 2025, compared to Rp 8.7 trillion last year.
Mansek recommends buying NCKL shares with a target price of IDR 1,450, based on a 2023 and 2024 PER of 15.6 times and 11 times, a discount from PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) shares which have a 2023 and 2024 PER of 16.5 times and 17.2 times, but are equivalent to PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM), which is 10.7 times and 10.8 times.
BRI Danareksa Sekuritas also recommends buying NCKL shares with a target price of Rp 1,400, offering a potential gain of 40.7%. This broker assumes that the long-term nickel price will reach US$19,000 per ton.
"We believe that PT Obi Stainless Steel (OSS) and other downstream products can boost NCKL shares to the valuation we have set," wrote BRI Danareksa, quoted on Tuesday (June 20, 2023).
Meanwhile, Sucor Sekuritas noted that Harita Nickel has spent Rp 24 trillion in capital expenditure (capex) to build a rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) smelter for ferronickel production, HPAL, and mining development during 2020-2022.
This broker sets a buy recommendation for NCKL shares with a target price of Rp 1,250 within the next 12 months, with a PER (Price-to-Earnings Ratio) of 12.4 times, which is lower than competitors 14 times. Sucor likes NCKL because it generates significant free cash flow, has strong business growth driven by downstream projects, efficient cost structure, and potential for a ferronickel price recovery.
CGS-CIMB recommends adding NCKL shares with a target price of Rp 1,200. The strong catalysts for this stock are the recovery of nickel pig iron and nickel sulfate/MHP prices.
 
*Source: <a href="https://investor.id/market/332833/empat-broker-kompak-riset-harita-nickel-potensi-gain-40-lebih">Investor Daily</a>

4 Brokers Jointly Researched on Harita Nickel, Found Potential Gain Over 40%

JAKARTA, Investor.id – PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP) Tbk (NCKL), also known as Harita Nickel, through its associate company, PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), is investing around US$ 1.1 billion or equivalent to Rp 16.4 trillion to build a phase III high pressure acid leach (HPAL) plant. ONC is a joint venture between Harita Nickel and Chinese nickel company Lygend Resources &amp; Technology.
Previously, Harita Nickel through PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) had also completed construction of a nickel sulfate plant, in South Halmahera, North Maluku. This is the first plant in Indonesia and the largest in the world in terms of production capacity.
Director of HPL Tonny H Gultom explained that the third phase of HPAL plant construction under ONC has started since mid-2022. To this day, he said, its progress is still in the HPAL construction stage.
Meanwhile, HPAL's main machine is an autoclave consisting of three units that have landed at Obi Island, North Maluku.
"So, for HPAL phase III, we are ongoing. One autoclave has been installed and just needs to install its accessories. While another autoclave will arrive this month," Tonny explained to Investor Daily, recently.
Regarding investment value for HPAL phase III, Tony said that it is around US$1.1 billion, almost equal to the HPAL project that has been built. In fact, he continued, the investment value may be slightly higher due to price increases.
When asked about its funding sources, Tonny admitted that he could not explain in detail. But clearly, the use of funds from Harita Nickel's Initial Public Offering (IPO) is still in accordance with the company's commitment to build Indonesia from Obi Island.
" This HPAL construction is still referring to efficient nickel ore mining. This means that saprolite mining for RKEF and limonite for HPAL are carried out simultaneously with limonite in the mine. Then, continue to mine saprolite at the bottom," said Tonny.
As planned, HPAL phase III with a capacity of 65,000 tons of nickel sulfate and 75,000 tons of cobalt is expected to be in full production in the first quarter of 2024. Gradually, its capacity is also expected to continue to increase to 120,000 tons in 2024 after all projects are completed.
HPL first successfully produced battery-grade nickel sulfate on March 25, 2023. Correspondingly, NCKL will continue to refine and increase its production until reaching a total production capacity of 240 thousand metric tons (MT) of nickel sulfate per year which is expected to be achieved by this mid-year.
Stay Solid
Samuel Sekuritas analyst Juan Harahap remains optimistic that Harita Nickel will post solid growth this year, supported by additional production capacity of RKEF and HPAL of 95 thousand tons and 18 thousand tons, respectively. In addition, better margin potential, as the company will convert MHP products into nickel sulfate.
Meanwhile, nickel sulfate production is estimated at 37 thousand tons and cobalt sulfate at 4,500 tons. The project is planned to commence in April 2023 and June 2023, respectively.
Juan added that his party made several adjustments to NCKL's projections.
First, he cut FeNis's ASP projection by 9.3%, in line with the decline in FOB NPI Indonesia price, and second, he cut MHP's price projection by 16.7%.
"We maintain our buy rating on NCKL shares, with a lower target price of IDR 1,500 per share from IDR 2,000 per share previously," said Juan.
*Source: <a href="https://investor.id/market/333176/harita-nickel-ekspansi-pabrik-hpal-tahap-iii-rp-16-triliun">Investor Daily</a><script src="https://cdn.flmngr.com/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN" data-ts="1784690932915"></script>

Harita Nickel Expands its HPAL Plant Phase III with Investment Value of Idr 16 Trillion

JAKARTA, iNews.id - PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) once again made history. An integrated nickel mining and downstream company owned by the Harita group has successfully produced nickel sulfate as a raw material for making electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

NCKL Corporate Secretary, Franssoka Y Sumarwi, said a nickel sulfate plant operated by PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), a subsidiary of NCKL, has now entered its ramping up stage or a significant increase to reach full production capacity.
She said the nickel sulfate plant operating in Obi Island, North Maluku, is the first to operate in Indonesia and the largest in the world by production capacity.
"PT HPL successfully produced battery-grade nickel sulfate for the first time on March 25, 2023. We are very grateful because this is a new milestone in new energy resources in Indonesia," Franssoka said in a press release on the tbpnickel.com website, Wednesday (5/24/2023).
<img alt="Pabrik nickel sulfate 02" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Pabrik Nickel Sulfate 02.jpg" title="Pabrik nickel sulfate 02">
<figcaption>Nickel sulfate plant operated by PT HPL is the first one in Indonesia and the largest in the world by production capacity</figcaption>

 
PT HPL's success in producing raw materials for electric vehicle battery cathode precursors has made Indonesia's position in the electric vehicle battery industry map increasingly taken into account. 
Franssoka further revealed that NCKL continues to refine and increase production until it reaches a total production capacity of 240 thousand metric tons (MT) of nickel sulfate per year which is expected in mid-2023.
For information, PT HPL previously pioneered in producing a mixture of nickel and cobalt, Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) in 2021. In addition to producing nickel sulfate, this MHP downstream and refining will also produce cobalt sulfate (CoSO4). Nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate are both core materials for making new energy source cathodes, namely electric vehicle batteries.&nbsp; &nbsp;
"These two compounds are a real success example of conservation and mineral added value improvement, as they come from a low grade nickel ore or limonite processing and refining that previously could not be processed or became overburden. The right technology, namely High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) and a high work ethic make this possible," Franssoka added.
PT HPL's production capacity allows the company to process and refine its entire MHP production into nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate. However, by 2023, the NCKL subsidiary only plans to process around 50 percent of MHP into nickel sulfate. PT HPL is also exploring sales with several potential buyers and the first export of nickel sulfate is expected to be carried out in early June 2023.
"In the future, the company will continue to improve its entire nickel resource industry chain, as well as become a new energy material manufacturing company that prioritizes environmental management and community empowerment and contributes to industrial development," Franssoka concluded.
Source: <a href="https://semarang.inews.id/read/300479/produksi-nikel-sulfat-nckl-jadi-produsen-bahan-baterai-kendaraan-listrik-pertama-di-indonesia">iNews.id</a>, also featured in <a href="https://rm.id/baca-berita/ekonomi-bisnis/173120/pertama-di-indonesia-harita-nickel-produksi-nickel-sulfat-bahan-baterai-kendaraan-listrik">Rakyat Merdeka</a>, <a href="https://investor.id/market/330358/tbp-harita-nickel-nckl-siap-produksi-bahan-baterai-kendaraan-listrik">Investor Daily</a>, etc.

Operates Nickel Sulfate Plant, NCKL becomes the First EV Battery Material Manufacturer in Indonesia

JAKARTA (ANTARA) &mdash; PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk or Harita Nickel consistently implements Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through a mangrove rehabilitation program in South Halmahera, North Maluku.
 
Environmental Marine Compliance Manager of Harita Nickel Windy Prayogo said that the mangrove rehabilitation program is part of corporate social and environmental responsibility that has been consistently carried out by the company to date.
 
"The total land that has been planted with mangroves as of early 2023 is 23.73 hectares, with a total of 40 thousand mangrove seedlings that have been planted. This mangrove rehabilitation program is spread across four locations in South Halmahera Regency, including Soligi Village in Obi Subdistrict, Awango and Belang-Belang Villages in Bacan Subdistrict, and Guruapin Village in Kayoa Subdistrict," Windy said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
 
The mangrove rehabilitation is carried out to preserve coastal ecosystems, so that it can provide benefits to both environment and surrounding communities.
 
For this program, Harita Nickel received appreciation from the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kemenko Marves), Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), and Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). 
<img alt="Menyusuri hutan mangrove" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Menyusuri Hutan Mangrove.jpg" title="Menyusuri hutan mangrove">
<figcaption>Team from Kemenko Marves, KKP and KLHK during field monitoring in Harita Nickel mangrove rehabilitation area on Soligi Village coast, Obi Sub-district</figcaption>


 
Coordinator of Forest Utilization and Preservation Control of Kemenko Marves Fatma Puspitasari said, these three ministries appreciate Harita Nickel as the mandate holder of the National Strategic Project (PSN) Obi Industrial Estate, for implementing a government partnership program to support compliance with the national target of 600,000 hectares of mangrove land by 2024.
 
In fact, similar activities have been carried out by Harita Nickel even before they signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for mangrove rehabilitation with the Coordinating Ministry of Marves on November 17, 2022.
 
Since 2021, this company has partnered with Khairun University of Ternate in conducting a series of mangrove planting and rehabilitation activities by empowering local communities.
 
According to her, mangrove rehabilitation and various environmental conservation programs that have been implemented are proof of Harita Nickel's commitment to sustainable business governance in accordance with ESG principles.
 
"Of course this is also an added value for PT Trimegah Bangun Persada as a public company," said Fatma.
 
Appreciation was also extended to all companies under Harita Nickel business unit that have implemented Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) program to encourage economic self-sufficiency of the surrounding community.
 
As for evaluation, the team recommends that the company conduct further studies related to mangrove planting locations as outlined in their technical plan. This is important to optimize mangrove seedling growth, especially in coastal areas directly facing the sea.
 
Restoration Coordinator of the Directorate of Coastal and Small Island Utilization (P4K) at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Hery Gunawan Daulay explained that mangroves function as a buffer zone to protect coastal areas from damage. Therefore, planting these plants is considered important to protect coastal ecosystems.
 
"If we want to see fish and marine biota grow well, of course we need to maintain marine ecology by maintaining coastal ecosystems. The abundance of fish and marine life can be utilized economically by local communities, of course, without overdoing it," said Hery.
 
Furthermore, he encouraged Harita Nickel's mangrove rehabilitation program to continue, so that mangrove land area can continue to expand from year to year. 
*Source: <a href="https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3552843/harita-nickel-menerapkan-prinsip-esg-melalui-rehabilitasi-mangrove">Antaranews.com</a>

Kemenko Marves Appreciates Harita Nickel for Implementing ESG Principles through Mangrove Rehabilitation

CAKRAWALA.CO - A total of 520 orphans on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku received donations from Harita Nickel. The nickel mining and downstream company group, which listed its shares last week on the Indonesia Stock Exchange through its business entity PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk, also distributed at least 800 Eid gifts to the unfortunate.
The donations and Eid packages were distributed during Safari Ramadan activities in 14 villages across three sub-districts of Obi Island, South Halmahera. The activities were carried out from April 7 to 13, 2023, and continued for the distribution of Eid gifts on April 19 and 20, 2023. 
<img alt="Safari 8" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/safari 8.jpg" title="Safari 8">
<figcaption>Distributing donations to orphans during the Ramadan Safari in Kelo Village, East Obi Sub-district.</figcaption>

 
Harita Nickel's Department Head of Community Affairs, Latif Supriadi said Ramadan Safari activities are part of the Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) program that has been held regularly by the company every year. 
"Through this Ramadan Safari, we stay in touch and at the same time want to share happiness with the community, especially Muslims who are fasting Ramadan and will soon celebrate Eid al-Fitr," he explained.
From this particular activity, he hopes to strengthen the company's relationship and togetherness with the community, which has been harmonious so far. 
In addition to Obi Island, Harita Nickel in collaboration with a number of agencies distributed more than 3 thousand Eid packages in Ternate City and Labuha, North Maluku.
Several leaders appreciated Harita Nickel, they admitted that the activities initiated by the company had a positive impact on the community. In addition to being a gathering place, it is also very helpful, especially for the poor.
"Harita's presence on Obi Island has brought a lot of positive impacts. We thank you very much for the company's cooperation that has been supporting government programs," said Obi Sub-District Head, La Ali La Jarahiya. 
Meanwhile, the pastor of Eben Haezer Church in Wayaloar Village, Jei Tomas Siwabessy, said that the Ramadan Safari and iftar held by the company is a means to strengthen the relationship between religious adherents.
<img alt="Safari wayaloar" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/safari wayaloar.jpg" title="Safari wayaloar">
<figcaption>Pastor of Anugerah Church handed over Eid gifts to the elderly, widows and widowers in a series of Harita Nickel Ramadan Safari in Wayaloar Village, South Obi Subdistrict.</figcaption>

 
"We from the Eben Haezer church congregation, as well as the Anugerah church, are very happy to be able to gather with our Muslim brothers and sisters who are observing Ramadan fasting. We should continue to maintain this harmony for our common lives," he said.
Harita Nickel's Community Relations Manager, Apolinavis F Mbata, said that the assistance distributed to each resident is based on data submitted by each local village government. beneficiaries are orphaned children, the elderly, widows / widowers and religious leaders.
"Apart from the Ramadan Safari, the company also conducts similar activities on the eve of other religious holidays such as Christmas celebrations for Christians," he explained.&nbsp;
*This news translated from <a href="https://www.cakrawala.co/daerah/7758527391/pt-tbp-santuni-anak-yatim-duafa-tokoh-kristen-safari-ramadan-harita-sebagai-perekat-antar-agama">Cakrawala.co</a>. Other news references from <a href="https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2023/04/20/safari-ramadan-keliling-pulau-obi-harita-nickel-bagikan-santunan-dan-bingkisan-lebaran">TribunTernate.com</a>

Donating Orphans and Dhuafa, Christian Leaders in Obi: Harita Nickel's Ramadan Safari as Interfaith Bonding

The issue of raw water quality was raised in the area of Obi Island residents in South Halmahera, North Maluku, which is located next to a mining area and nickel refining operations. Residents on Obi Island, especially Kawasi Village, has been relying on the springs around this mine for their livelihood.
This spring, Kawasi, located in a small valley, percisely&nbsp;on the lower slope of the Harita Group's smelter buildings.
CNBC Indonesia and other media visited this spring on Saturday (8/4/2023). The company's management emphasized that they continue to carry out the regular&nbsp;monitoring for&nbsp;the spring water quality, where it is tested once a month at an independent laboratory in Manado City.
The Harita team also conducted a rapid test on a water sample from Kawasi Spring. The results showed that the groundwater in the Obi Island mining area residents is very safe to consume. The test results indicate that the pH level, water temperature, turbidity, and oxygen levels all fall within acceptable ranges.
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To further ascertain the quality of the Kawasi spring, based on the Certificate of Analysis whose report was requested by CNBC Indonesia and sent by the independent laboratory WLN Indonesia, regarding samples of the spring in Kawasi, Obi Island, on Tuesday (11/4/2023), the following data was revealed: 
<ul><li>The in-situ pH result is 7.87, which falls within the government-set threshold of 6.5-8.5.
</li><li>Chromium Hexavalent (Cr-VI) is less than 0.005 mg/l, which is well below the government-set threshold of 0.05 mg/l.</li></ul>
This refers to the Minister of Health Regulation No. 32 of 2017 regarding the Standard Quality of Environmental Health and Health Requirements for Water for Hygiene and Sanitation, Swimming Pools, Solus Per Aqua, and Public Baths.


The Dean of&nbsp; Fisheries and Marine Sciences Faculty at Khairun University, M. Janib Achmad, explained that both rapid testing and laboratory analysis of water samples taken from the Kawasi Springs showed that the water quality was safe and suitable for consumption.
"The pH level of drinking water should be above 7, and if it's higher, that's even better. If the water is too acidic, algae will grow," said Janib to CNBC Indonesia on Wednesday (12/4/2023).
According to Janib, if the level of Chromium Hexavalent (Cr-VI) is still low, then it is very safe. Usually, the level of Cr is related to the soil layer as almost every soil contains chromium, which can be harmful if it exceeds the limit.
"It is still safe to drink the spring water. The people use it in Kawasi, although they often complain about sediment that covers the spring," he said.

He emphasized that there are several parameters that determine the suitability of consumable water, including its physical appearance (such as clarity), temperature (which affects the oxygen content), and chemical parameters like acidity. These factors all contribute to the water's suitability for consumption. 
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20230412213925-4-429431/laporan-terbaru-mata-air-tambang-di-obi-kondisi-layak-minum">CNBC</a>