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Harita Nickel again held Obi Fishing Tournament 2023 in Kawasi Waters, Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku. 
The second tournament held to promote biodiversity in Obi waters was more spectacular. For instance, while last year's inaugural tournament was only attended by Kawasi villagers, this year's tournament was also participated by residents of its neighboring village, Soligi. 
A total of 193 participants from the two villages participated in the event titled "Pesona Mangael Ikang di Obi" which lasted for two days, on March 18-19, 2023.
In addition to involving more participants, the second tournament's fish catch was much heavier. The first winner was a Giant Trevally, or Bobara as the locals named it, weighing 23.51 kg. In second and third position were Geropa fish weighing 15.91 kg and 15.13 kg respectively.
<img alt="Turnamen mancing 2023 web 3" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Turnamen Mancing 2023_web 3.jpg"> 
 
Committee Chairman of Obi Fishing Tournament 2023, Apolinavis F Mbata said the annual event organized by Harita Nickel as a means of education as well as promoting biodiversity of Obi waters located around operational site of the nickel mining and downstream company.
"With the fish catch in this year's tournament, which is more abundant, may boost up our enthusiasm and love to keep preserving the Kawasi sea," he said, during the peak of the winner announcement and prize giving ceremony which took place on the Kawasi beach, Sunday (19/2/2023).
Furthermore, it is hoped that this activity can strengthen the community togetherness in the surrounding mining village with the company, which has been harmonious so far. 
The tournament was closed with the awarding of trophies and cash prizes totaling Rp 44 million for six champions. This amount does not include prizes that were also given to winners of quizzes at the venue and on social media.
Saidi Jouronga (58), a resident of Kawasi Village and winner of the first Obi Fishing Tournament 2023, recognized the abundance of fish in Kawasi waters. 
Saidi admits that he is still pursuing his profession as a fisherman. He goes to sea every day from 6am and returns home in the evening. His average catch is between 20 to 30 kg. As an illustration, its price in the local village is between Rp40,000 to Rp50,000 per kilogram.
He added that when he participated in the tournament, the grandfather of 9 grandchildren went out after maghrib and at 11 pm had submitted the fish catch which was determined by the committee as the first winner. This means that he fished for only about 3 hours. And even then, he said, it was less than 2 kilometers from the shoreline. 
"So if anyone says there are no fish in the Kawasi sea, or even if there are fish, they don't want to eat them because the water is dirty, that's a big lie. I was born in Kawasi, and I fish here every day until now, so I know it well," he explains.
In line with Saidi, Hut Ibrahim (60), a local resident who also works as a fisherman, admitted that he is still fishing in the waters of Kawasi.&nbsp; Like Saidi, Ibrahim fishes using traditional equipment such as fishing rods. His catches are mostly Bobara, Grouper, Red Snapper and squid. 
"We don't go to sea if the weather is not good, such as high waves. If the weather is good, we will definitely go to sea because it is for our daily needs and children's schooling," explained the second winner of the tournament.
<figure><img alt="Turnamen mancing di kawasi web 3" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Turnamen Mancing di Kawasi_web 3.jpg"> </figure>
The father of 6 children said he was happy with the tournament held by Harita Nickel. Cash amounting to Rp10 million prize as champion II, according to him will be used for school fees his youngest child who is still in high school.
Many studies have revealed the biodiversity of Obi Island's waters. These waters are home to natural coral reefs that serve as a breeding ground for a variety of marine life. These waters also have high fisheries productivity, characterized by many variants of fish both basic fish (demersal) and surface fish (pelagic). 
Harita Nickel has made a number of sustainable environmental management efforts to maintain productivity as well as prevent disruption of the marine ecosystem on Obi Island.
Director of Health, Safety, and Enviromental PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (PT TBP), Tonny H. Gultom said the efforts made include regulating activities at the port such as provisions for ships not to dispose of waste in the Obi water area, releasing ballast water from ships in waters far from the port, and placing anchors in designated areas.
"This program aims to ensure environmental management is carried out in accordance with regulations and works with the best performance," Tonny said.
In addition, several marine monitoring programs are carried out which include monitoring seawater quality (physical and chemical parameters), marine sediment quality, and marine biota (plankton, benthos, coral reefs and reef fish). This program implementation is supported by sea monitoring vehicles and equipped with well-tested technology.
Meanwhile, Director of External Relations of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (PT TBP), Stevi Thomas, said the company continues to prioritize best practices in performing its operations that cover various aspects in a responsible and sustainable manner.
" We have seen from this second tournament that good quality fishes are still widely available in the Kawasi waters. This is not only for tournament needs, but also for daily consumption. Let's protect this sea together to ensure that it remains a source of livelihood for many people," said Stevi.
For information, the Obi Fishing Tournament 2023 kicked off on Saturday (18/3/2023) afternoon in Kawasi Village. The tournament itself started at 17.00 WIT and ended with weighing of the catches at around 10.00 am WIT.
In the opening and closing events, various arts and entertainment were also performed by local children presenting traditional dances. The event was made more lively by two hilarious hosts from Ternate, Tete Ko and Saya Khoko.
*Translated from <a href="https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2023/03/20/harita-nickel-gelar-obi-fishing-tournament-kedua-ikan-di-perairan-kawasi-masih-melimpah">TribunTernate.com</a>

Harita Nickel Again Holds Obi Fishing Tournament in Kawasi Waters

Eastern Indonesian waters, especially in Obi Island, are among the most productive waters in the world. This is because these waters are the meeting point between two large oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
The meeting of the two large oceans is called the Indonesian Throughflow (ARLINDO). In Obi Island waters, ARLINDO passes through the northern part of Obi via the north of Bisa Island, the western part of Obi, and the southern part through the south of Gamumu Island. This allows the productivity of Obi Island waters to be very high.
The productivity of Obi Island's waters is indicated by the number of pelagic fish&mdash;a group of fish that reside in the surface layer of water&mdash;in the area. The presence of these fish, according to a lecturer at Diponegoro University's Department of Oceanography, Prof. Dr. Denny Nugroho Sugianto, S.T., M.Si. has a positive impact on the sustainability of fisheries productivity in Indonesia.
"Primary fisheries productivity is closely related to oceanographic conditions that bring nutrients for phytoplankton growth near the sea surface, thus enriching the biomass in the area," he said.
"ARLINDO from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean will bring many benefits to Indonesia because of the high productivity of fisheries or waters. It will bring large pelagic fish species, and the pattern will be followed by tuna, skipjack, and other large fish. This has a positive impact on the sustainability or productivity of fisheries in Indonesia," he explained.
To maintain productivity, ensure fisheries sustainability, and prevent disruption of the marine ecosystem in Obi Island, Harita has made a number of environmental management efforts. These efforts include regulating activities at the port, such as rules for ships not to dispose of waste in the Obi water area, releasing ballast water from ships in waters far from the port, and placing anchors in designated areas. This program aims to ensure that environmental management is carried out in accordance with regulations and runs at its best.
Several marine monitoring programs were also conducted, including monitoring of seawater quality (physical and chemical parameters), marine sediment quality, and marine biota (plankton, benthos, coral reefs, and reef fish). The implementation of this program is supported by ocean monitoring vehicles and equipment with well-tested technology.
The marine monitoring vehicles and equipment consist of in-house survey vessels, seawater sampling equipment integrated with seawater column profile measuring instruments (Conductivity Temperature Depth - CTD meters) equipped with sensors measuring physical parameters of seawater, grab samplers, and Remotely Operated Vehicles - ROVs (underwater 'robots' to support marine management and monitoring programs, explore, and inspect underwater conditions directly).
Influenced by Oceanographic Factors
The productivity of Obi Island waters and its surroundings is strongly influenced by oceanographic factors, namely ARLINDO, sea surface temperature, and chlorophyll-a concentration. This is in line with the statement of the Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental Trimegah Bangun Persada, Tonny H. Gultom. In his opinion, the primary productivity of water is closely related to oceanographic conditions.
Trimegah Bangun Persada is a National Strategic Project mandate holder that operates nickel mining and downstream projects in Obi Island, South Halmahera.
In line with Prof. Dr. Denny Nugroho Sugianto, S.T., M.Si, Tonny also said that the highest distribution and concentration of Chlorophyll-a in Obi Island are in the northern part, in addition to the distribution of warmer water surface temperature conditions in this part. This circumstance suggests that the waters in Obi Island's northern parts are more productive than the island's other water sections. For your information, Harita Nickel's operational area is in the western part of Obi Island.
Furthermore, the distribution of fishing businesses is also more concentrated in the northern part of Obi Island (north of Bisa Island) and the southern part of Obi Island (south of Gamumu Island). This condition corresponds with the presence of ARLINDO, warm surface water temperatures, and high water concentrations in these waters.
Despite many factors affecting the productivity of Obi Island's waters, Harita is committed to keeping Obi Island's waters undisturbed through various programs delivered by the company and third parties. This program is also coupled with other initiatives to mitigate impacts that may result from nickel mining and downstream operations.
Harita also implemented an artificial reef placement program in stages, starting with a target of 1,000 pieces using hollow concrete cubes. The placement of artificial reefs aims to enrich the local ecosystem, as good coral reef conditions will be able to maintain the lives of reef fish and other marine life, ultimately benefiting the local community.
Harita also performed mangrove rehabilitation in several villages in South Halmahera, including Soligi Village in Obi Island, Guruapin Village in Kayoa District, and Belang-belang Village and Awanggo Village in Bacan Subdistrict. Mangroves have been gradually planted in an area of 20 hectares with a total of 47 thousand seedlings.
The establishment of mangrove forest areas will help maintain the availability of fish resources in the sea, clean water, and fresh air. Mangroves are also well-recognized for their ability to prevent erosion and abrasion. 
* translated from <a href="https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/5226644/apakah-biota-laut-di-perairan-pulau-obi-aman">Liputan6.com</a>

Is the Marine Biota in Obi Island Safe? This is What Oceanography Experts Say

Recent initiatives to promote the electric vehicle industry in the country have also raised the popularity of nickel-producing areas, as nickel is one of the raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. One of the nickel-producing areas is Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku. However, it was recently hit by marine pollution issues allegedly due to nickel mining and downstream activities by Harita Nickel.
Harita Nickel is accused of polluting Obi Island waters due to its mining waste being dumped into the sea. We have confirmed that the company has always carried out its mining activities under the Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) document since it commenced operations in Obi Island in 2010.
Under its two Mining Business Permits (IUP), Harita Nickel has started mining in an area of 5,523 ha in Obi Island since 2010. Prior to Harita Nickel's operations, this area had already been exposed to land due to past logging. Its operational area is also on red laterite soil in general, so regardless of mining activities, the soil is reddish brown when exposed to rain and may cause turbidity, both in the downstream area and the sea.
"Prior to land clearing, we conducted baseline studies, such as flora and fauna identification, as well as ecological studies in land and seawater areas. This is to identify the initial state so that there is environmental mitigation during operational activities, as well as efforts to conserve the biodiversity of flora and fauna and maintain the ecological conditions of waters from land to sea," said Tonny Gultom, HSE Director of Trimegah Bangun Persada, the company mandated by the National Strategic Project at Site Obi.
In performing mining activities, Harita Nickel applies a horizontal stripping mechanism, also referred to as an open cast method. Therefore, land excavation in mining activities is quite superficial, averaging around 10–20 meters.
"Our mining method is different from other mineral ores mining, including gold and copper. Nickel mining is generally done in laterite soil with low porosity, so the natural vegetation is not dense and the top soil containing nutrients is thin. Therefore, reclamation of mined land is carried out immediately without waiting for the mine to complete operations to regenerate the mined area and reduce erosion," Tonny added.
<img alt="Hjf water sampling web" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/HJF_Water Sampling_web.jpg" title="Hjf water sampling web">
<figcaption>The company conducts regular water quality monitoring at several points in its work area</figcaption>

The company has actively involved community participation from the initial stage until the operation period, which includes delivering positive social, economic, and environmental benefits.
"We always perform our obligations properly. Environmental management and monitoring activities are routinely carried out and reported every 6 months to LHK and ESDM. They also directly verify the conditions on site," Tonny said.
Water management has also become Harita's special concern in performing nickel mining activities in Obi Island, including the construction of a sediment storage pond or Sediment Treatment Pond (STP) implemented with government licenses. The benefit of the pond is to manage mine runoff water from the rain so that it does not impact the surrounding environment. For the record, nickel mine runoff water is not acidic, unlike that from gold and coal mines.
"We made a Sediment Treatment Pond (STP), a sediment or mud collection pond. Nickel sludge cannot be filtered, but principally the energy is reduced. One of them is the zig-zag method. Thus, the mud carried by rainwater is deposited in the sediment pond. The monitoring results of mine runoff water are also routinely reported to the LHK every 3 months," Tonny said.
All of Harita Nickel's statements were also supported by a statement from the Environmental Investigator of the North Maluku Environmental Agency (DLH), Yusra Hi Noho. Yusra clarified the issue circulating that fish in Obi Island could not be consumed due to heavy metal contamination.
"That is not verified, especially for Harita Nickel, whose environmental management process is very good. They control mine runoff water through sediment pond points that are maintained and monitored. So to prove it (the issue of environmental and marine pollution in Obi Island) we are a bit difficult if it comes from Harita," said Yusra.
It should be noted that there is not only Harita Nickel operating in Obi Island, but there are other companies as well.
" At this point, we know that Harita Nickel performs environmental treatment and management for its waste under applicable government regulations and has proven its compliance. It all refers to legal environmental management standards," Yusra added.
As for the pH and TSS parameter test processing, Harita Nickel routinely carries it out every day. The company is also required to conduct monthly monitoring and analysis in accredited laboratories and report to the Environmental Agency every quarter. The monitoring results show that the company has met the quality standards in accordance with Minister of Environment Regulation No. 9 of 2006, concerning Wastewater Quality Standards for Businesses and/or Nickel Ore Mining.
"They tested all the parameters, and (all allegations) were not proven. Incidentally, I previously led the team that evaluated environmental management in the past years. Once we evaluate it, it is not proven at all," Yusra said.
Yusra also dismissed allegations that Harita had dumped tailings into the sea. The company has been granted a permit to place tailings on land by the Ministry of Environment; it is at the mined location.
"The tailings material is placed at the hole or strip mine. In other words, it is returned to nature, to the place where the material was originally mined. Therefore, dumping tailings into the sea is not true, it's a hoax," said Yusra.
*This article is translated from <a href="https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/5088132/benarkah-harita-lakukan-pencemaran-laut-di-pulau-obi-ini-faktanya">https://www.liputan6.com/news/...</a>

Is It True that Harita Polluted Obi Island's Waters? Here Is the Fact

JAKARTA, Investor.id –&nbsp;PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (TBP/NCKL), a subsidiary of Harita Group engaged in nickel mining and downstream, will release 12 billion shares or 18% of its shares through an initial public offering (IPO). The company offers an IPO price of IDR 1,220-1,250 per share, thus raising a maximum of IDR 15.1 trillion in total funds, the largest so far this year.
With such an offering price, TBP's market cap is around IDR 81.9-83.9 trillion, surpassing PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) IDR 61 trillion, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM) IDR 44.5 trillion, but it is lower than PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (MDKA) IDR 96 trillion, based on yesterday's closing price. TBP shares will total 67 billion when listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).
With an initial share offering price of IDR 1,220, NCKL's PER reaches 17.3 times, with a PBV of 2.83 times, this valuation is cheaper than INCO's PER of 19.3 times but more expensive than ANTM's 12.45 times. The PER of MDKA shares, based on RTI data, stands at 68 times.
Based on TBP's IPO Summary from Phintraco Sekuritas, Wednesday (3/15/2023), around 5.46% of the IPO proceeds will be used by the company to pay all debts to PT Harita Jayaraya, 6.05% to pay all debts to PT Dwimuria Investama Andalan, 15.13% will be used by the Company to pay all debts to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) and PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk. (NISP), 0.89% for the payment of all outstanding debts of term loan facility 1 and term loan facility 3 to NISP.
Then, around 2.12% will be used by the company as capital expenditure, 32.27% for the needs of its subsidiaries and associates through capital deposits and loans, and 38.08% for working capital.
TBP's IPO effective date is expected to be April 3, public offering April 5-10, allotment date April 10, and listing on the IDX April 12, 2023. Acting as underwriters for the Harita Nickel IPO are BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Mandiri Sekuritas, DBS Vickers, OCBC Sekuritas, and UOB Kay Hian Sekuritas.
TBP President Director Roy A. Arfandy said the IPO purpose is to support the funding of ferronickel plant capacity expansion (feni) and mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP). This expansion is to support the government's efforts to accelerate the downstream nickel industry and the creation of an electric vehicle (EV) battery raw material ecosystem in Indonesia.
TBP, he said, hopes to achieve the required funding target, because nickel is a commodity that is needed, driven by the rapid growth of the world's EV industry, which requires batteries. In addition, TBP is already quite advanced in the industrial chain of making raw materials for EV batteries.
"TBP has successfully produced MHP and will soon produce further derivative products in the form of nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate," he told Investor Daily, Wednesday (3/15/2023).
Largest Nickel Company
Phintraco noted that TBP is a listed nickel company with upstream and downstream capabilities with more than 10 years of operational experience in Obi Island, North Maluku. According to AME Mineral Economics Pty Ltd (AME), based on nickel production in 2022, TBP is expected to be the largest pure nickel producer in Indonesia compared to other listed nickel mining companies.
Based on TBP's official website, the company has a nickel mine covering an area of 5,523 hectares (ha) on Obi Island. Furthermore, TBP, through PT Megah Surya Pertiwi, operates four feni production lines with a capacity of 240 thousand tons per year, rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) technology, with a nickel content of 10-12%. Feni made by TBP uses saprolite nickel as raw material.
TBP through Halmahera Jaya Feronikel has eight feni production lines with a total capacity of 780 thousand tons a year with a nickel content of 10.5%. The raw material is still a saprolite nickel.
TBP is expanding into the first-grade nickel business for EV battery raw materials or battery grade (BG). The company holds a 45% stake in Halmahera Persada Lygend, which produces MHP.
As of November 2022, TBP's revenue reached Rp 9 trillion, up from Rp 7.7 trillion in the same period last year. Net profit rose to Rp 4.3 trillion from Rp 4.3 trillion.&nbsp; "The company has distributed dividends since 2012 and it is planned to distribute dividends using the 2022 financial year and will be distributed in 2023," wrote Phintraco Sekuritas. 
* This article was translated from <a href="https://investor.id/market/324645/tbp-entitas-nikel-harita-nckl-ipo-buat-bayar-utang-ke-duo-hartono-segini-nilainya">Investor.id</a>

Once Listing, Harita Nickel IPO Exceeds Antam and Vale

JAKARTA, Reuters - Indonesian nickel company PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP), a unit of the Harita conglomerate, is raising up to $647 million through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
The IPO would be Southeast Asia's biggest IPO so far this year, overtaking the listing of Indonesian state-backed Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO.JK) that raised 9.06 trillion rupiahs ($590 million) last month.
Trimegah Bangun Persada, which is also known as Harita Nickel, is offering up to 8.1 billion shares at between 1,220 and 1,250 rupiahs each, according to the term sheet.
At the top range, Harita Nickel would command a market value of $5.1 billion.
The company is starting to take IPO orders from Wednesday and will price the offering on March 24, the sheet shows. Harita Nickel will debut on the Indonesian stock exchange on April 12.
It plans to use the IPO proceeds for capital expenditure, repayment of outstanding loans, and working capital, among others.
Earlier on Wednesday, the company's prospectus showed the firm would raise up to 15.12 trillion rupiahs ($982 million).
Bankers said the expanded size in the prospectus was based on the company's initial IPO application but the actual deal launched on Wednesday was to raise up to $647 million.
The company mines nickel and operates processing facilities in Obi island in Indonesia's eastern Maluku region.
Through its partnership with China's Lygend Resources, TBP operates Indonesia's first high pressure acid leach (HPAL) plant which extracts mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), the nickel material used in batteries for electric vehicles.
BNP Paribas SA, Citigroup Inc, Credit Suisse Group AG and PT Mandiri Sekuritas are joint global coordinators of the IPO.
($1 = 15,380.0000 rupiah)
Source: <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/indonesia-nickel-miner-trimegah-bangun-persada-plans-up-982-mln-ipo-media-2023-03-15/">Reuters</a>

Harita Nickel Plans Up to $647 Million IPO, Southeast Asia's Biggest IPO This Year

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TRIBUNTERNATE.COM -&nbsp;Harita Nickel, through its business unit, PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (PT TBP), received the Siddhakarya Productivity Award with Superior Qualifications from the North Maluku Provincial Government through the Manpower and Transmigration Office.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The award was presented to representatives of PT TBP's management by North Maluku Governor KH. Abdul Gani Kasuba, represented by Asrul Gailea, Assistant III for General Administration, in Ternate on Tuesday (December 28).<o:p></o:p>
The Siddhakarya Productivity Award is presented by the governor every even-numbered year as a form of government recognition. It is given to companies that have successfully increased productivity for three consecutive years.<o:p></o:p>
This award also recognizes companies that play a role in increasing productivity, creating jobs, and improving community welfare.<o:p></o:p>
The Siddhakarya Award at the North Maluku provincial level is divided into two categories: Superior Qualifications and Developing Qualifications.<o:p></o:p>
Only three companies received the Superior Qualifications, one of which was PT TBP.<o:p></o:p>
PT TBP's Director of External Relations, Stevi Thomas, expressed his gratitude for the North Maluku Provincial Government appreciation, as evidenced by the conferment of the Siddhakarya Award.<o:p></o:p>
Stevi stated that, as part of Harita Nickel, PT TBP consistently adheres to the company's values ​​in carrying out its operations: Humility, Achievement-oriented (best results), Respect for every individual (mutual respect), Integrity (maintaining integrity), Teamwork, and Accountability.<o:p></o:p>
Stevi continued, "PT TBP is committed to sustainable development and is determined to contribute to strengthening the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of its business development."<o:p></o:p>
"We are focused on implementing related programs to manage and develop the capacity of Harita employees to ensure sustainable growth in realizing our vision of optimizing the value of resources to provide the best possible contribution to shareholders, stakeholders, and the nation," Stevi said.<o:p></o:p>
Stevi added that PT TBP strives to consistently prioritize the interests of stakeholders, support national development, and enhance the welfare of the surrounding community. He also continues working to improve the company's ESG rating to meet international standards and benchmarks.<o:p></o:p>
Meanwhile, the Head of the North Maluku Manpower and Transmigration Office, Nurlaila Muhammad, stated that the Siddhakarya Award was given to PT TBP because the company was deemed successful in increasing workforce productivity over the past year.<o:p></o:p>
"PT Trimegah Bangun Persada deserves the Siddhakarya Award in the Superior category because it has successfully increased workforce productivity over the past year," Nurlaila said following the award ceremony.<o:p></o:p>
Nurlaila added that the purpose of the Siddhakarya Award is to encourage industrial businesses to improve their quality and productivity to achieve standards of excellence in quality.<o:p></o:p>
Separately, North Maluku Governor KH. Abdul Gani Kasuba, represented by his Third Assistant, Asrul Gailea, expressed his appreciation to the companies that received the Siddhakarya Award. The Governor hopes that the award will improve business performance, enabling the company to progress and develop, becoming a role model for other companies in North Maluku. (*)<o:p></o:p>
This article was originally published in Bahasa Indonesia on <a href="https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2022/12/28/pt-harita-raih-penghargaan-produktivitas-siddhakarya-dengan-kualifikasi-unggul-di-maluku-utara">TribunTernate.com</a> under the title PT Harita Raih Penghargaan Produktivitas Siddhakarya dengan Kualifikasi Unggul di Maluku Utara.<o:p></o:p>
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Harita Nickel Wins Siddhakarya Productivity Award with Superior Qualifications in North Maluku

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Economic News, Jakarta - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://wartaekonomi.co.id/tag-3507/kementerian-energi-dan-sumber-daya-mineral-esdm">ESDM</a>) Arifin Tasrif has said Indonesia will produce 1.5 giga tons of CO2 by 2060.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
"These emissions projections are based on a business-as-usual scenario, in which there is no effort to explore more environmentally friendly energy," said the Minister at a side event of the B20 Summit forum, during the signing of the B20 Task Force Agreement, Sustainability &amp; Climate Business Action in Nusa Dua, Bali, some time ago.<o:p></o:p>
With this in mind, the government is committed to pursuing the Net Zero Emission (<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://wartaekonomi.co.id/tag-35049/net-zero-emission-nze">NZE</a>) target by 2060. They have created an energy transition roadmap divided into five-year periods, and are also targeting the rollout of 300,000 electric cars and 1.3 million motorcycles between 2021 and 2025. Moreover, from 2026-2030, a further 2 million electric vehicles and 13 million motorcycles are also being targeted.<o:p></o:p>
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The government's electric vehicle ambition is supported by PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), a pioneer in processing and refining low-grade nickel ore into raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. The Harita Nickel business unit operates a nickel refinery using High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) technology on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku, with an annual production capacity of 365,000 tons of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), the raw material for electric vehicle batteries.<o:p></o:p>
PT HPL is not only producing more environmentally friendly raw materials for electric vehicle batteries, but also implementing NZE within its operational areas.<o:p></o:p>
Rico W. Albert, Head of Technical Support at PT Halmahera Persada Lygend, explained several efforts already underway. These include increasing the use of New and Renewable Energy (NRE) in the form of solar panels and reducing fossil fuel consumption by using electric vehicles in offices and factories.<o:p></o:p>
The company also reuses rainwater runoff from the factory area in a reservoir to reduce raw water use in the production process.<o:p></o:p>
"We also use ESP (Electrostatic Precipitator) technology, a technology that controls ash and dust from the combustion process, making it more environmentally friendly," said Rico.<o:p></o:p>
Meanwhile, in the living quarters, or employee residences, the company uses solar panel lighting in all outdoor areas and gardens. Besides being energy efficient, this measure reduces cable use and power consumption. Motion-sensor lights are also installed in several locations, automatically turning off when no one is in the room.<o:p></o:p>
Fahmy Radhi, an energy observer from Gadjah Mada University, welcomed the efforts made by nickel mining companies to support the government's NZE program. He believes that the implementation of NZE will not only have a positive impact on the environment but also on the economy and society, as environmentally friendly nickel derivatives have significant economic potential.<o:p></o:p>
"I think this is a positive change, as the energy transition is supported by mining companies in Indonesia. There must be synergy between stakeholders to achieve the NZE target, because the challenges are not easy to overcome," Fahmy concluded.<o:p></o:p>

Halmahera Persada Lygend, Owner of an Electric Vehicle Battery Raw Materials Factory, Supports the NZE 2060 Target

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Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Harita Nickel continues to support economic growth for the people of Obi Island. Here, this nickel mining and downstream processing company has partnered with several farmer groups to supply local food for its workforce of over 20,000 people. This partnership was originally set up to meet the food needs of company employees.<o:p></o:p>
In addition to collaborating to meet employee food needs, Harita Nickel also assists with the harvest distribution among three villages. So far, three farmer groups have become suppliers.<o:p></o:p>
These three groups are members of the Anisa Jaya Joint Business Group (KSU), comprising 25 members; the Ora et Labora Joint Business Group (KUB), with 15 members; and the remaining members come from the Akelamo Jaya Farmers Group. In total, there are 54 suppliers spread throughout Kawasi Village, where the company operates, and Laiwui District.<o:p></o:p>
In Laiwui District, the company has mentored 10 horticultural farmer groups, one duck farming group, and one fishing group. Similarly, in Kawasi Village, a fishermen's group has been assisted, in addition to the aforementioned farmers' group.<o:p></o:p>
Nur Eneng Dahmad, a member of the farming group that has been supplying Harita Nickel's food needs since 2016, said that this collaboration has yielded positive results for the local economy, especially for the women who are members of the farming group.<o:p></o:p>
"Many things have changed in our daily lives, especially the economy, through this collaboration. It not only provides economic benefits for individuals, but also for the women in the farming group," Eneng said when contacted by the Liputan6.com team on Friday (November 25, 2022).<o:p></o:p>
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In addition to agriculture, suppliers collaborating with Harita Nickel operate in a range of other sectors and have, for the most part, achieved legal registration. Most importantly, all of these supplier groups are made up local residents and farmers.<o:p></o:p>
The commodities supplied by these groups include vegetables, fruit, chicken, beef, fish, and dry kitchen ingredients. These local ingredients are distributed to the company through vendors or third parties who manage employee meal needs. Naturally, these vendors also conduct product quality checks.<o:p></o:p>
Starting next year (2023), the focus will not be solely on horticulture but will expand into other areas. Eneng stated that the Akelomo Jaya Farmers Group will expand into other raw materials, such as ice block production.<o:p></o:p>
"Early next year, we will launch a new business: ice block production. We chose ice blocks because a number of people in Obi are fishermen. So we want to help these fishermen maintain the freshness of their catch by supplying ice blocks," she said.<o:p></o:p>
Incidentally, total turnover generated by the farmers’ groups is impressive. The total turnover from all suppliers, when combined, reaches IDR 8 billion per month.<o:p></o:p>
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Harita Nickel Assists the Obi Island Farmers Group<o:p></o:p>
Thanks to the collaboration between the company and the farmer groups on Obi Island, farmers' market share has significantly expanded. These groups have also benefitted from company support in the form of agricultural education, through the provision of assistance to improve product quality, as well as distribution management.<o:p></o:p>
Furthermore, the company assisted the farmer groups with post-harvest handling, such as ensuring fish are stored in ice-filled containers and kept clean, vegetables and fruit must be sorted to ensure quality, and so on.<o:p></o:p>
Eneng also explained that when the farmer groups encounter challenges, such as unsatisfactory harvests resulting from crop failure due to the rainy season, the company continued to provide support and education to the farmers.<o:p></o:p>
"When our yields declined and crops failed due to the rainy season, the company continued to provide assistance and education to us, including selecting suitable seeds, maintaining soil nutrients, and helping us find new distribution channels," she said.<o:p></o:p>
Challenges faced by the farmers &nbsp;extend beyond crop failures, and include limited production or land availability, as well as maritime transportation issues, which can often impact the supply of vegetables and fruit. These factors can also affect the company's ability to meet its employee needs.<o:p></o:p>
To overcome these obstacles, Eneng hopes the company can provide equitable agricultural education for farmer groups on Obi Island.<o:p></o:p>
"We hope that education through the company's mentoring will be more evenly distributed among farmer groups on Obi Island," she said.<o:p></o:p>
"We also hope the company can support the new business (ice blocks) that will launch in early 2023 and have a positive impact on farmer groups and fishermen on Obi Island," she concluded.<o:p></o:p>
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Cooperation Between Farmer Groups and Harita Nickel on Obi Island

INFO NASIONAL — Rico Windy Albert is the figure behind the successful application of High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) technology at Harita Nickel, under the Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) banner — one of the company’s nickel processing operations on Obi Island in South Halmahera, North Maluku. His name has been recognized within Indonesia’s electric vehicle battery raw materials industry <a style="mso-comment-reference: CA_1; mso-comment-date: 20251029T0627;">since June 23, 2021.</a>
<a style="mso-comment-reference: CA_2; mso-comment-date: 20251029T0629;">His eyes were fixed on the massive cylindrical vessel before him — 36 meters long, 5 meters in diameter, and weighing around 900 tons. His thoughts drifted toward the promising future contained within every ton of limonite ore (low-grade nickel) fed into that vessel. It is from this very vessel that the building blocks of the world’s electric vehicle future would be produced — contributing solutions to the problem of global air pollution.</a><o:p></o:p>
“HPAL is a new technology in Indonesia. Until <a style="mso-comment-reference: CA_3; mso-comment-date: 20251029T0631;">then</a>, no company had successfully implemented it. I questioned at first whether Harita could truly apply it,” recalled Rico, who now serves as the Technical and Environmental Lead (PTL) at HPL. Despite his initial doubts, his determination did not waver. With a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Hasanuddin University and a Master’s in Business Management from Binus University, Rico was driven to make HPAL technology a reality in Indonesia.<o:p></o:p>
Moreover, HPAL is considered more environmentally friendly due to its relatively lower energy use compared to other nickel processing methods. Naturally, this also results in lower emissions. “This is one of Harita Nickel’s contributions toward achieving net zero emissions,” he added. “Our products also play a major role in reducing global vehicle emissions, as they form the raw materials for electric vehicle batteries.”<o:p></o:p>
Since the start of his career, Rico had aspired to see this technology implemented in Indonesia. He had previously spent 25 years at another private mining and nickel processing company, where HPAL development for limonite ore was explored. However, the high investment requirements and significant risk made implementation difficult.<o:p></o:p>
When he learned that Harita Nickel was committed to adopting HPAL technology in one of its processing facilities, Rico was eager to contribute. His journey began in 2019 — a year full of challenges, as HPAL plant construction had only just begun, and a year later the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the movement of materials and personnel. The implementation also required intensive knowledge transfer between foreign experts and local workers.<o:p></o:p>
“Since this is the first time the technology has been applied in Indonesia, we have had to continue learning,” explains Rico. “Knowledge and technology transfer has been ongoing from construction to operations and continues to this day,” he added.<o:p></o:p>
Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) is a joint venture between Harita and Lygend Resource Technology Co., Ltd. “The application of this technology provides Indonesian talent with the opportunity to learn something new,” he emphasized <a style="mso-comment-reference: CA_4; mso-comment-date: 20251029T0635;">— a father of three daughters.</a><o:p></o:p>
As a leader, Rico recognizes that adapting to different work cultures and characteristics is also a challenge he and his team face. However, these challenges were eclipsed by the milestone of the first production of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) on June 23, 2021. Completing construction and moving to production in around 28 months is an achievement in itself for this Rp15 trillion project.<o:p></o:p>
Previously, limonite ore was not utilized due to its very low nickel content (&lt;1.5%) and was classified as ‘overburden’. “But today, it holds strategic value and is in high demand among electric vehicle battery manufacturers worldwide,” Rico added.<o:p></o:p>
The success achieved by Harita Nickel through Halmahera Persada Lygend has opened the door for Indonesia to assert itself further as a leading global player in the electric vehicle battery industry. “Harita Nickel is a pioneer in Indonesia — not only in processing and refining low-grade nickel ore using HPAL technology, but also in positioning Indonesia one step ahead as a respected producer of electric vehicle battery raw materials,” said Rico.<o:p></o:p>
HPAL technology enables the utilization of low-grade limonite ore, providing it with economic value where previously it had none, and supporting mineral conservation efforts. The process uses sulfuric acid as a processing agent to produce Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), which is then further refined into nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate — key raw materials for electric vehicle batteries.<o:p></o:p>
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Optimizing Domestic Natural Resources<o:p></o:p>
Home to some of the world’s largest nickel reserves, Indonesia has significant potential to optimize the management of its natural resources. With its nickel mineral reserves, Indonesia can contribute to reducing global emissions, particularly in the transportation sector, by supporting the shift from fossil-fueled vehicles to electric vehicles.<o:p></o:p>
Even as a pioneer in processing nickel into electric vehicle battery materials, Rico acknowledges that similar companies will follow and produce similar products. Therefore, he and his team remain committed to continuous innovation together with Harita Nickel and its affiliates, in developing an advanced downstream nickel industry in Obi Island, North Maluku.<o:p></o:p>
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Source: <a href="https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1658463/harita-nickel-dukung-pemerintah-dalam-menurunkan-emisi-karbon">Tempo Nasional</a><o:p></o:p>

Harita Nickel Supports the Government in Reducing Carbon Emissions

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - When diving in the waters surrounding Obi Island, Risky has often encountered various species of sharks and turtles. “Environmental management is Harita Nickel’s strongest commitment,” he says. “We never give up in carrying out environmental management on Obi Island, especially considering the many baseless accusations out there.”<o:p></o:p>
A young Indonesian with character is one who can innovate, think creatively, be independent, adapt, and compete confidently in a globalized world. More than that, a progressive young Indonesian is someone who can bring positive impact to society across all sectors.<o:p></o:p>
With regard to Indonesia’s younger generation, Harita Nickel — a nickel mining and downstream processing company operating on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku — continues to prioritize local workers to meet its workforce needs.<o:p></o:p>
Two young local workers who play an active role in the company are Yufita Tuhuteru (27) and Risky Apriyanto Gailea (26). Both are millennials from the surrounding region who joined Harita Nickel and say they are grateful to build their careers close to home.<o:p></o:p>
“Working at Harita Nickel is very enjoyable because it's close to my home village,” said Yufita, who is from Soligi Village in South Halmahera. Soligi can be reached by a fast boat in about 45 minutes from Harita Nickel’s mining operations in Kawasi Village.<o:p></o:p>
Yufita has a Batchelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (BSc) from the Indonesian Muslim University and a Master’s in Metallurgical Engineering (MSc) from Gadjah Mada University. In light of her academic background, she was placed in the production division when she first joined Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), one of the companies under Harita Nickel.<o:p></o:p>
She now works in an oversight capacity, monitoring the leftover materials from the High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) processing of limonite nickel ore ( “dry tail”), overseeing operations at the wastewater treatment plant (IPAL), and supervising the construction of levees and sluice gates.<o:p></o:p>
“Even though I am now working in a different area, this has actually become an important motivation for the development of my career going forward,” she said.<o:p></o:p>
Another young millennial actively working at the Obi site is Risky Apriyanto Gailea. He joined 9 months ago [at the time of writing] and currently plays a key role in marine environmental monitoring, serving as the Lead for Monitoring, Sampling, and Environmental Management at Halmahera Jaya Feronikel, one of Harita Nickel’s ferronickel smelters.<o:p></o:p>
A graduate of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences at Khairun University, Ternate, Risky says that working at Harita Nickel is not only a way to help his family recover financially after the COVID-19 pandemic – it also allows him to help protect the marine environment he calls home, while continuing his hobby of diving.<o:p></o:p>
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“I can learn a lot about the environment here,” says Risky. “It matches my field of study, and I can also learn about coastal ecosystems.” <o:p></o:p>
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Challenges of Working at Harita Nickel<o:p></o:p>
It is not just businesses that must face challenges and find ways to overcome them. Employees too must also be ready to address and overcome the obstacles in their path.<o:p></o:p>
For Risky, who holds a PADI Divemaster certification, the responsibility of monitoring the marine environment and ensuring proper waste management is not easy. Since joining Harita Nickel, he has gained significant new knowledge through training and capacity building provided by the company — while still being able to apply his diving skills.<o:p></o:p>
The 1996-born native of Falabisahaya shared that, when he first applied, his skills were not fully developed. But he believed that Harita Nickel would provide space for growth, aligned with the company’s commitment to maintaining environmental sustainability amid the rapid expansion of nickel mining and downstream processing on Obi Island.<o:p></o:p>
“When I first joined Harita Nickel, I didn’t yet have strong skills,” Risky told the Liputan6 team, Friday (14/10/2022).”But during the first three months, I received guidance, training, and certification. Now I am one of the frontliners in the company for monitoring the marine environment around Obi,” he added.<o:p></o:p>
For him, adapting through training and development programs has been a challenge he has willingly embraced. He also emphasized that environmental management is the company’s top priority.<o:p></o:p>
“Environmental management is the company’s biggest commitment. We do not give up in carrying out environmental management, especially considering the many baseless accusations out there,” he said firmly.<o:p></o:p>
Regarding sustainable environmental practices, Risky noted that Harita Nickel applies responsible and well-regulated operational standards. Environmental monitoring and control are carried out according to government regulations, with precautionary principles taken into account.<o:p></o:p>
“As someone who sees conditions in the field every day, I can confirm that the allegations of pollution on Obi Island are not true. The waters of Obi are fine and meet government quality standards,” Risky stated. According to him, this condition is also supported by valid data from routine monitoring conducted by the company.<o:p></o:p>
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Local Workers from Obi Island<o:p></o:p>
Over 13 years of building and operating nickel processing facilities and mining operations on Obi Island, Harita Nickel has consistently prioritized local workers from North Maluku, especially Obi Island.<o:p></o:p>
“Currently, we have more than 11,000 employees, and 65% of them are from North Maluku,” explains Stevi Thomas, Head of External Relations at Harita Nickel. “This is in addition to around 6,500 contractor workers,” he added, before noting that these workers are involved in mining activities and operations across three nickel processing facilities.<o:p></o:p>
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Seeing the scale of employment opportunities, Yufita emphasized that opportunities for young people in North Maluku are wide open.<o:p></o:p>
“I always tell friends in North Maluku, we are local people but we need the right mindset and awareness to recognize opportunities. We have huge job opportunities here in Obi. I want to encourage young people from this region to be at the forefront,” she said.<o:p></o:p>
However, she also acknowledged that many young people from Obi still lack technical skills.<o:p></o:p>
“Local youth from Obi Island often have limited educational backgrounds, especially in chemical, civil, or metallurgical engineering. I have shared with both local youth associations and the company management the importance of providing training paths for non-skilled youth so they can gain skills,” Yufita explained.<o:p></o:p>
“Young people must be productive, innovative, and able to compete positively in any work environment,” she said.<o:p></o:p>
Risky agreed. Having dived in Obi’s waters at depths of up to 20 meters, he expressed his gratitude that Harita Nickel prioritizes local workers.<o:p></o:p>
“Harita Nickel has several business units. Many of the workers are from the surrounding villages. I am very grateful because the company prioritizes local workers,” he said — recalling his encounters with sharks and turtles while monitoring the waters near the company’s operations.<o:p></o:p>
This commitment is also supported by the North Maluku Provincial Manpower Office.<o:p></o:p>
“Harita Nickel always involves local workers from the surrounding mining areas in South Halmahera through proper recruitment and verification steps,” said Nurlaila Nuhammad, Head of the North Maluku Manpower Office.<o:p></o:p>
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