As part of Indonesia’s commitment to advancing nickel downstreaming and the electric vehicle battery industry, Harita Nickel has achieved another key milestone in ensuring a responsible and transparent mineral supply chain.
Through one of its business units operating on Obi Island, PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (PT ONC), Harita Nickel successfully completed the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) audit conducted by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) for two commodities—nickel and cobalt. Previously, another Harita Nickel subsidiary, PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), completed the same audit and this year underwent its second annual assessment.
This achievement reaffirms Harita Nickel’s strong commitment to building a transparent, ethical, and globally compliant mineral supply chain through the implementation of standardized due diligence systems.
The RMAP assessment, dated May 29, 2025, confirmed that PT ONC passed a comprehensive evaluation covering responsible sourcing practices, risk management, independent auditing, and public disclosure. With this recognition, Harita Nickel is among the few nickel and cobalt producers in Indonesia that comply with international due diligence frameworks such as those established by the OECD, European Union, and the U.S. Dodd-Frank Act.
According to Klaus Oberbauer, Sustainability Manager of Harita Nickel, achieving RMAP compliance represents international recognition of the company’s efforts to ensure its entire mineral supply chain is managed ethically, transparently, and responsibly.
“Implementing the principles of responsible mining and responsible sourcing is a key part of Harita Nickel’s ESG strategy in supporting a sustainable global battery industry while strengthening Indonesia’s role in the national nickel downstream supply chain,” he said.
RMAP, developed by the RMI, serves as a global standard to ensure mineral supply chains are transparent and free from conflict-related risks and human rights violations. Through its rigorous and transparent assessment process, RMAP has become an international benchmark for mineral refineries seeking to enhance credibility and traceability within their supply chains.
The successful completion of RMAP audits by both PT ONC and PT HPL demonstrates that Harita Nickel’s operational practices and governance systems align with globally recognized Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The company’s standardized due diligence framework further reinforces its integrity in ensuring that all produced minerals are traceable and free from conflict sources.
“This achievement is not only a corporate milestone but also a reflection of Indonesia’s contribution to the global energy transition through responsible nickel downstreaming. We believe responsible practices are not merely obligations, but the foundation of trust between companies, customers, and the global community,” Klaus added.
Moving forward, Harita Nickel will continue to enhance its due diligence systems and supplier engagement through ongoing audits to remain aligned with customer expectations and evolving international standards.
Further information on Harita Nickel’s Responsible Sourcing practices and Sustainability Report is available on the company’s official website.