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Labuha, 30 October 2023 - PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated mining and downstream company, in cooperation with Youth Organizations (YO), conducted a beach clean-up activity at the Millennial MSME site in Tembal Village, South Bacan District, South Halmahera Regency, on Saturday (28/10/23) to commemorate the 95th Youth Pledge Day. 
The beach clean-up in Tembal Village was initiated by Harita Nickel's Non-Governmental Organizations Relations (NGR) Department under the theme "Spread Goodness", which means to leave a trail of goodness in every inch of the land you walk on. In this event, Harita Nickel's NGR Department involved 106 participants consisting of leaders and members from various NGOs or civil society organizations in South Halmahera Regency, such as Pemuda Pancasila (PP), Muhammadiyah Youth Association (IMM), Indonesian Christian Youth Movement (GAMKI), Indonesian Christian Students Movement (GMKI), Muslim Students Association (HMI), Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII), Indonesian Muslim Students Unity Action (KAMMI), Indonesian National Students Movement (GMNI), and students from Alhairat Labuha.
Zulkifli Sangaji, Harita Nickel's South Halmahera NGR Supervisor, said in his speech that the beach clean-up was part of Harita Nickel's commitment to preserve the ecosystem and environment around the community, not only in the mining area but also in the capital of South Halmahera Regency.
"Today, we are cleaning the waste at the Millennial MSME site and also the coastline right behind the Millennial MSME site. Our main consideration in choosing this location is that Millennial MSME is a culinary tourism spot for the local community of South Halmahera as well as visitors from outside South Halmahera, so it is necessary for us to maintain its cleanliness. On this occasion, we also invite the community to work together to maintain cleanliness to create a good environment," Zulkifli said.
Zulkifli also added that the beach clean-up activity with youth organizations successfully collected about one ton of waste, which was then transported and distributed to waste disposal sites.
Samsul Abubakar, the head of the South Halmahera Environmental Department (DLH), who was also present at the beach clean-up, appreciated the steps taken by Harita Nickel.
"This is a very positive activity. We, as the South Halmahera Regency Government, thank Harita Nickel for participating in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the environment around the community. This cooperation needs to be maintained and strengthened, and should involve more elements of the community," said the South Halmahera DLH chief.

Commemorating Youth Pledge Day, Harita Nickel and South Halmahera Youth Organization Clean Up the Beach

Ternate, October 10, 2023 - Sustainable integrated mining and downstream company, PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel, has once again received a prestigious award in the field of social and environment. This time the award was presented at the KATAM Mining Awards 2023 held on Tuesday (10/23) at the Royal Resto Ball Room, Ternate.At the event organized by the North Maluku Advocacy Consortium (KATAM), Harita Nickel received an award in the category of "Commitment to Promote Community Development and Empowerment Programs (CDE) in North Maluku Province". The award was presented by the coordinator of KATAM Malut, Muhlis Ibrahim, and received by Harita Nickel's Corporate Communications Manager, Anie Rahmi.Anie Rahmi said that this award was the result of a collaborative effort to prioritize community development and empowerment in all of the company's operational activities, especially in Obi Island, South Halmahera."Hopefully, we can continue to maintain and improve this achievement. This is a tribute to the extended Harita Group family, which continues to carry out community development and empowerment programs, especially in fostering small and medium enterprises," said Anie.
In addition to the SME mentoring program, Harita Nickel also has a program called the Basic Infrastructure Fulfillment for Obi's Welfare (Pijar Obi). This program aims to provide electricity access to the homes of residents and other public facilities in the villages of Kawasi and Tabuji, Obi Island, South Halmahera.
"This program also provides many benefits to the surrounding residents, including supporting children's education to be carried out without hindrance due to the limitations of illumination," Anie added.The Coordinator of North Maluku KATAM, Muhlis Ibrahim, also conveyed the assessment and considerations behind the selection of Harita Nickel as the recipient of this award. One of the considerations is that the Community Development and Empowerment Program (CDE) implemented by Harita Nickel was deemed to be well-integrated with various excellent concepts and innovations. 
"We have seen several concepts that are being implemented very effectively in the community, including the Community Entrepreneurship Unit program (Kawasi Unik), the Movement for Self-Reliance and Strengthening the Capacity of Village Business Actors (Gemar Papeda), and the Pijar Obi program. Therefore, the community development and empowerment programs carried out by Harita Nickel are very measurable and targeted, which is the main reason for us to award Harita Nickel," concluded Muhlis.

Harita Nickel received an award in the field of social and environmental from KATAM Malut

Ternate, October 5, 2023 - Sustainable integrated mining and downstream company PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel officially handed over an ambulance to Khairun State University (Unkhair) in Ternate to help improve and accelerate public health services in the surrounding community. The handover ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Unkhair campus on Thursday (23/05/10) and was presented by the Head of Community Affairs at Harita Nickel, Latif Supriadi, to the Rector of Unkhair, Dr. M. Ridha Ajam, M.Hum. 
After handing over the ambulance, Harita Nickel's Head of Community Affairs, Latif Supriadi, stated that this aid was handed over to Unkhair as a form of the company's concern to fulfill Harita Nickel's commitment to Environmental and Social Responsibility (ESR) through the Community Development and Empowerment Program (CDE) in the field of health.
Harita Nickel's Head of Community Affairs, Latif Supriadi, said, "The handover of this aid is evidence of the strong synergy and support between Harita Nickel and Unkhair in the field of health. The addition of this state-of-the-art ambulance unit is expected to improve the accessibility and speed of health services to students and the community in need, especially in emergency situations."
Echoing Latif's sentiments, the Rector of Khairun University Ternate, Dr. M. Ridha Ajam, M.Hum. said, "This is Harita Nickel's commitment to the world of education, as currently Khairun University already has a Faculty of Medicine and also a clinic, namely the Unkhair Primary Clinic. Therefore, we hope that this ambulance will be able to serve the students and the community in need in the future," said the Vice Chancellor.
Considering the challenges faced by Unkhair in the past due to the limited number of ambulances, the former Vice Rector III of Unkhair also didn't forget to express his appreciation to Harita Nickel for the assistance provided by the ambulance.
Throughout the year 2023, Harita Nickel has also implemented other forms of ESR to support the improvement of healthcare services, including the donation of a sea ambulance unit to the Obi Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in March. All of these forms of social responsibility represent Harita Nickel's commitment to actively participate in and contribute to improving the well-being of the surrounding community.

Continuing the Support for Health Service Improvement, Harita Nickel Donates an Ambulance to Khairun University.

Jakarta, August 2, 2023 -&nbsp;Trimegah Bangun&nbsp;Persada Tbk and its subsidiaries&nbsp;(Stock code: NCKL), an integrated nickel mining and processing company with upstream and downstream capabilities on Obi Island, South Halmahera,&nbsp;North&nbsp;Maluku, recorded sales of Rp 10.2 trillion in the first semester of 2023, an increase of 89% compared to Rp 5.4 trillion in the first semester of 2022.The significant increase in sales is the result of the company's efforts to continuously expand and improve the production capacity of both the High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) and Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF) production lines. From the HPAL production line, the company recorded an increase in sales of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) from 19,588 metric tons of nickel content in the first half of 2022 to 23,969 metric tons of nickel content in the first half of 2023, representing a growth of 22%. The company also achieved an increase in ferronickel sales volume to 37,756 tons of nickel content in the first half of 2023, a significant increase of 171% compared to 13,910 tons of nickel content in the first half of 2022. The company has also made history as the first and largest (in terms of production capacity) company in Indonesia and the world to successfully process MHP into other derivative products such as Nickel Sulfate and Cobalt Sulfate. These are essential raw materials for the production of ternary precursors used in the manufacture of nickel-based electric vehicle batteries. The nickel sulfate plant is in commercial production with a capacity of 240,000 tons of nickel sulfate per year, while the cobalt sulfate plant is in production testing. The Company achieved its first export of 5,800 tons of nickel sulfate at the end of the first half of 2023.
Despite the global decline in nickel prices since the end of 2022, the Company achieved a gross profit of Rp 3.5 trillion, an increase of 17% compared to Rp 3.0 trillion in the first half of 2022. Operating profit also increased by 13% to Rp 3.07 trillion from Rp 2.71 trillion in the first half of 2022. Meanwhile, net profit increased by 2% to Rp 3.21 trillion from Rp 3.16 trillion in the first half of 2022.In the second quarter of 2023, the company recorded a net profit attributable to the parent company of Rp 1.38 trillion, an increase from Rp 1.37 trillion in the first quarter of 2023. In the first half of 2023, the company recorded a net profit attributable to the parent entity of Rp 2.75 trillion.
In terms of production, the company targets to produce 50,000 - 52,000 tons of nickel content for MHP products and 90,000 tons of nickel content for ferronickel products in 2023. The company also plans to convert some of the MHP products to nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate in 2023.
With the growing global electric vehicle industry and the government's plan to become one of the world's largest electric vehicle battery producers, the company is committed to continue investing and building production facilities that can increase the volume and value of its products in the spirit of "From Obi for Indonesia".As a result, the company is in the process of further expansion through the construction of a second High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) refining facility through its subsidiary PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC). The new facility is expected to have 3 production lines with a production capacity of 65,000 metric tons MHP per year and is expected to be operating in the first half of 2024.
The company also plans to further expand the Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF) production line through its affiliate PT Karunia Permai Sentosa (KPS). This expansion is targeted to have 12 production lines with a production capacity of 185,000 tons of nickel content (ferronickel) per year and is expected to be phased in from the second half of 2025. The company is also planning a stainless steel project where part of the ferronickel produced by the company and its subsidiary in the RKEF sector will be processed into stainless steel products.In terms of&nbsp;sustainability, the company will continue to be committed to sustainable integration into its business processes, local community involvement and development, and environmental concerns. The company will also continue to engage in consultations and discussions with stakeholders and customers regarding the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and certifications within the industry.

NCKL sales increased 89% to IDR10.2 trillion in the first semester of 2023

SOUTH HALMAHERA, 29 June 2023&nbsp; – PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), also known as Harita Nickel, distributed 31 cows and 3 goats in order to celebrate Eid al-Adha 1444 H / 2023 AD.&nbsp;
Head of Community Affairs Harita Nickel, Latif Supriadi said that distribution of sacrificial animals is routinely carried out every year as a manifestation of gratitude and concern for Harita Nickel to local communities around its operations.
"Through this Eid al-Adha celebration, it is hoped that people especially around the company's operations can directly benefit from Harita Nickel's operations and strengthen ties between company and community," said Latif, Thursday (29/6/2023&nbsp;
<img alt="Penyerahan hewan kurban obi selatan 2" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/penyerahan hewan kurban obi selatan_2.jpg" title="Penyerahan hewan kurban obi selatan 2">
<figcaption>In addition to Obi District, Harita Nickel also distributed sacrificial animals to 2 other sub-districts namely South Obi and East Obi Subdistrict. The total number of sacrificial animals distributed in Obi was 18 cows.</figcaption>

 
He explained, the entire sacrificial animal donation had been distributed prior to Eid al-Adha 1444 H which falls today, Thursday, June 29, 2023.&nbsp;
From a total of 34 sacrificial animals, most of them were distributed to villages around Harita Nickel's operations in Obi Island. A total of 18 villages across three sub-districts in Obi Island, each received one cow.
"The sacrificial animals were handed over directly to Imams as Islamic religious leaders in each village, witnessed by local village government officials," he explained.
Meanwhile, 16 other sacrificial animals were distributed to several areas, i.e.:&nbsp; Bacan Subdistrict in South Halmahera Regency, Ternate City in North Maluku and also around Harita Nickel's office in Jakarta.&nbsp;
Animal distribution was carried out by cooperating with a number of company partners, from government agencies, student organizations to media organizations. Some of the animals were also distributed through mosques and foundations.
Harita Nickel's concern for the community, especially in Obi Island, received appreciation from both government and local religious leaders.
Obi Sub-district Head, represented by Secretary Risno Tjia, in his speech on sacrificial animal ceremony in his area which was concentrated in Laiwui Village, expressed his gratitude to Harita Nickel. He encouraged that well established cooperation between company and community can continue to be improved.
"We thank you for the donation provided by Harita Nickel for all village communities in Obi Subdistrict. We hope this sacrificial animal donation can be useful for residents who are entitled to receive and need it," Risno said.
The same appreciation was also conveyed by the village government and religious leaders in South Obi Subdistrict. Gambaru Village Head, through Village Secretary Imanuel Sousa, said that sacrificial animal donation delivered by Harita Nickel is a manifestation of the company's concern for local people in Obi Island.
"On behalf of village government and the entire Gambaru village community, we support company operations. We hope that the company's presence will be able to support village government programs to improve people's welfare here," he said, agreed by Gambaru Village Imam, Guntur Flori.

Celebrate Eid al-Adha 1444 H, Harita Nickel Distribute 31 Cows and 3 Goats Qurbani

Jakarta, June 16th, 2023 - PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), through its associated entity, PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), officially made its initial export of nickel sulphate today, Friday, June 16th, 2023. A total of 5,584 tons of nickel sulphate, packaged in 290 containers, is ready to be shipped to one of NCKL's business partners in China. This marks a significant milestone for NCKL in the nickel downstream business.
The refined nickel sulphate on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku Province, will be used in the production of high-nickel lithium batteries. The use of these lithium batteries is expected to continue to rise in the future, particularly in the electric vehicle industry.
 
NCKL's President Director, Roy A. Arfandy, stated that the total shipment of nickel sulphate is targeted to reach 240,000 tons per year, in line with the factory's production capacity. The company is also currently in the trial production phase of cobalt sulphate. “Moving forward, the company will strive to send approximately four ships to meet the targeted demand for nickel sulphate production,” said Roy.
 
Roy also expressed his appreciation for the achievement of this initial nickel sulphate shipment. “This is the work of us in Eastern Indonesia, which is an important step for Indonesia to become a key player in the electric vehicle battery industry in the future, as well as a new contributor to the export of downstream nickel products that can drive regional and national economies.”
 
PT Halmahera Persada Lygend recently inaugurated the operation of the first nickel sulphate plant in Indonesia, also the largest in the world in terms of production capacity, on May 31st. This historic moment was attended and inaugurated by the Deputy for Investment and Mining Coordination of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Septian Hario Seto.
 
In his speech last May, Seto conveyed that this achievement is impressive and extraordinary, demonstrating how local and foreign investors can collaborate effectively. “The mining and downstream operations carried out by NCKL are among the best. This was revealed by international consultants who can certify the mining and production processes,” said Seto. It is known that Seto's visit to the Obi Island site operated by NCKL at the end of May was accompanied by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI) consultants.
 
Currently, NCKL continues to strive to enhance the nickel resource industry value chain by producing cobalt sulphate. Alongside nickel sulphate, this concentrate is a crucial element in the formation of cathode precursors for electric vehicle batteries. “Being a manufacturing company of new energy materials that prioritizes environmental management, community empowerment, and contributes to the development of the industry is our medium-term target,” concluded Roy.

Proud Moment! Indonesia's First Nickel Sulphate Exporting Today

Halmahera Selatan, 13 Juni 2023 &mdash;Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), also known as Harita Nickel, supports coastal clean up program initiated by Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to commemorate World Environment Day which is celebrated every June 5. This support was realized through a beach clean-up event in Kawasi village, Obi Island, South Halmahera on Saturday (10/6) last weekend.
The beach clean-up event in Kawasi village involving representatives of PT TBP employees and its business affiliates, as well as Kawasi residents which is also part of PT TBP's Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) program in environmental sector. This is also part of the company's commitment in preserving ecosystem and environment around its operational area, particularly in the coastal village of Kawasi.
In addition to representatives of employees and Kawasi Village community, also participated the Head of South Halmahera Environmental Agency (DLH), Samsu Abubakar and his staff, representatives of Kawasi Village Government, and a joint TNI / Police officers.
Head of Mining Engineering of PT TBP Primus Priyanto, representing the management, stated that this voluntary beach clean-up in Kawasi village entitled "Indonesia Costal Clean Up 2023" was to commemorate the Environment Day 2023 and also to support the KLHK program.
"We invite all parties, both local villagers, company workers and the Kawasi village government, supported by the Environmental Agency, to jointly maintain environmental cleanliness, particularly on the coast by reducing plastic waste," Primus said.
Through this activity, it is also hoped that local residents can be more concerned about environmental conditions around the beach where they live and be more responsible for waste problems.
Meanwhile, Head of the South Halmahera Environmental Agency (DLH) Samsu Abubakar expressed his appreciation to PT TBP for its efforts to protect environment around its mining operational area. According to Samsu, this activity is very good to maintain public health in Kawasi village and employees who work in the company.
Samsu emphasized that maintaining environmental cleanliness should be the responsibility of everyone without exception.
"There needs to be collaboration between village governments, companies and local communities to keep the environment clean. It is also important to hold regular socialization to raise awareness and attention in the community towards their surrounding environment," he said.
Suryo Aji, Community Development Superintendent of PT TBP, as the coordinator of this event explained that this program is part of the company's commitment to protect environment around its operational area.
"[This] activity has become a routine monthly and annual agenda to continue to maintain the sustainability of the ecosystem and environmental sustainability in Kawasi village," he said. 
In addition, Suryo Aji added, to support better waste management, his company will also provide assistance on how to process organic waste into compost involving a number of groups of residents living on the coast. The company will also seek to distribute more trash cans to every corner of the village to make it easier for people to throw garbage in its place.

Celebrating World Environment Day, Harita Nickel Holds Indonesia Coastal Clean Up 2023 at Kawasi Beach

South Halmahera, June 7, 2023 – PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) / HARITA Nickel announces the launch of a vocational program called “Enhancement of Youth Skill” (PELITA) aimed at improving the skills of its local workers. The first batch of this program is attended by 14 participants, who have been carefully selected from hundreds of non-skilled workers. They will undergo a two-month training to become loader operators.
The launch of the PELITA program was attended by the Head of the South Halmahera Manpower and Transmigration Office (Disnakertrans), Adriani Radjiloen, and the Chairman of Parliament, Muhlis Djafaar, at HARITA Nickel's operational area, Obi Island, on Monday (5/6).
 
Rico W. Albert, Technical Support Head Department, representing the management of Harita Nickel (PT TBP), explained that the PELITA program is part of Harita Nickel's Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) in the field of Education. The objectives of this program include enhancing the skills and capabilities of the communities around the company's operations.
 
“This vocational program is in line with HARITA Nickel’s commitment to support sustainability in both social and business aspects by meeting the demand for skilled workers,” Rico said.
 
Rico further stated that the PELITA vocational program is an implementation of the company's commitment to enhancing the quality of human resources from the surrounding community. “Additionally, PELITA also supports the government's program in developing vocational education that aligns with industry needs,” he said.
 
In the first batch of this training, all the selected participants will acquire the knowledge and skills required to become loader operators. The training will cover technical subjects, hands-on practice, and classroom learning led by experienced instructors. Participants will gain deep understanding of loader operations and maintenance, including strict workplace safety principles. Additionally, participants will receive mental and physical coaching (Bintalsik).
 
Ardiani Radjiloen, Head of the Department of Manpower and Transmigration (Disnakertrans) in South Halmahera, expressed support for the PELITA program organized by the company. “On behalf of the South Halmahera Regional Government and specifically the Department of Manpower, we are very grateful, appreciative, and fully support the PELITA program implemented by Harita,” said Ardiani.
 
Ardiani hopes that the PELITA program does not stop at this point. “We hope that this program continue in a sustainable manner by conducting other trainings according to the company's needs,” she said. With this program, it is expected that the company's need for skilled workers can be fulfilled from the local community.
 
Meanwhile, Dasri Samadi, a resident of Laiwui, Obi District, one of the participants of the PELITA program, who had previously worked as a daily laborer (THL) at PT HJF for 3 months, expressed his appreciation for the PELITA program organized by the company. “This program helps those wanting to become operators but lack the necessary skills or prior experience,” Dasri said. He also hopes that upon completing this training, he will become a competent operator and work at the company.

Working to enhance the skills of local workers, HARITA Nickel kicks-off ‘PELITA’ vocational program

SOUTH HALMAHERA, May 31, 2023 — Harita Nickel, through its business unit PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), a business affiliate of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), has once again become a pioneer in the nickel downstream industry by inaugurating the first nickel sulfate production operation in Indonesia, which is also the largest in the world. The inauguration of the nickel sulfate production operation, with a capacity of 240 thousand tons per year, took place in the operational area of Harita Nickel on Obi Island, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Nickel sulfate is a primary material used in the production of cathode precursors for electric vehicle batteries.
The inauguration of the nickel sulfate production operation was marked by the unveiling of a plaque, with the signing ceremony conducted by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, represented by the Deputy for Investment and Mining Coordination, Septian Hario Seto. This was followed by an inspection of the nickel sulfate production operations at the PT HPL plant, which utilizes High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) technology. Present at the inauguration event were the Regent of South Halmahera, Usman Sidik, as well as the management team of Harita Group and Lygend Resources Technology Co. Ltd.
In his speech, Tonny H. Gultom, the Director of PT Halmahera Persada Lygend, stated that Harita Nickel, in collaboration with Lygend Resources Technology Co., Ltd, has once again made a new milestone after producing Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) as a raw material for electric vehicle batteries in June 2021, thus becoming a pioneer in the industry in Indonesia. “Today, we have achieved yet a new historic milestone, where all of you will witness the inauguration of the nickel sulfate (NiSO4.6H2O) plant, which is also produced by PT Halmahera Persada Lygend,” Tonny said.
Tonny claims that the nickel sulfate plant established on Obi Island will be the first of its kind in Indonesia and the largest in the world in terms of production capacity. “In terms of NiSO4 production capacity, the company will continue to refine and increase its capacity to reach 240,000 metric tons per year with a nickel metal content of 54,000 tons per year, targeted to be achieved in mid-Q2 2023,” Tonny stated. The inaugural export of nickel sulfate is planned to take place in June 2023.
Tonny revealed that on the mineral-rich Obi Island, Harita Nickel has consistently built an integrated mining industry from upstream to downstream. Starting with mining activities in 2010 through PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk, Harita Nickel has embraced the government's mandate for downstream development. Since 2015, Harita Nickel has pursued downstream operations by processing high-grade nickel (saprolite) through PT Megah Surya Pertiwi, which operates 4 (four) ferronickel production lines.
“In 2018, we began to build downstream processing for low-grade limonite nickel, which had been treated as overburden, into Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate,” Tonny explained. This downstream industry officially commenced operations in June 2021 through the affiliate company PT Halmahera Persada Lygend. Furthermore, another subsidiary of Harita Nickel, PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (PT HJF), has completed the construction of a ferronickel smelter with 8 production lines in the first semester of 2023.
“This downstream development spirit is integrated into the form of a business roadmap, which until today, with pride and gratitude, hand in hand with our partner from Lygend Resources Technology Co., Ltd, has successfully reached a new milestone with the production of nickel sulfate,” Tonny emphasized.
On the other hand, Septian Hario Seto, the Deputy for Investment and Mining Coordination of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, stated that Harita Nickel's achievements were truly remarkable and historic. “We are repeating history from two years ago when we inaugurated the first HPAL plant together with the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. This is something to be proud of, as today we are inaugurating nickel sulfate, which is a derivative product of nickel that can be further processed into precursors,” said Septian. According to him, this success is highly impressive and exceptional as it demonstrates how local and foreign investors can collaborate effectively.
Septian added that the HPAL plant on Obi Island is one of the plants with excellent operational management. “If we look at HPAL plants worldwide, it takes years for them to ramp up their capacity, but here, with this new technology, we were able to increase the capacity within a few months,” he said. “We have also recently conducted an audit of the entire mining industry area, and Obi Island stands out as one of the best in terms of its management,” Septian explained.
Septian also advised that the good environmental management on Obi Island should continue. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance of contributing to the local community, implementing targeted CSR programs, and providing effective community assistance. “I believe this will create harmony and mutual understanding between the company and the community,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Zhang Bao Dong, the Director of PT Halmahera Persada Lygend and representative of Lygend Resources Technology Co., Ltd, expressed in his speech that Lygend is proud to collaborate with Harita Group and achieve the HPAL plant and its derivative, nickel sulfate.
“We sincerely hope that in the future, Harita and Lygend will collaborate to build downstream industries and create a sustainable economic impact,” said Zhang. He further expressed his commitment to continue constructive efforts in developing further downstream activities within the electric vehicle battery ecosystem originating from Obi Island.
Meanwhile, the Regent of South Halmahera, Usman Sidik, expressed his pride in witnessing PT HPL’s success as the first nickel sulfate producer in Indonesia. “This is extraordinary for us, and we hope it will positively impact the people of South Halmahera,” Usman said.<script src="https://cdn.flmngr.com/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN" data-ts="1784775502347"></script>

Official! Indonesia has the first nickel sulfate factory in Indonesia and the largest in the world

Jakarta, May 24, 2023 - PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), through its subsidiary PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (PT HPL), is ready to produce nickel sulfate. NCKL Corporate Secretary Franssoka Y Sumarwi said that the nickel sulfate plant located in Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku Province has now entering into a significant improvement or ramping up stage to reach full production capacity. This nickel sulfate plant is the first one in Indonesia and the largest in the world by production capacity.
"PT HPL has successfully produced battery grade nickel sulfate for the first time on March 25, 2023. We are very grateful as this is a new milestone achievement in new energy resources in Indonesia," Franssoka said. 
Indonesia will be listed as a producer of raw materials for electric vehicle battery cathode precursors and its position in the electric vehicle battery industry map will be more prestigious. Franssoka further revealed that NCKL continues 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 in mid-2023. 
<img alt="nickel sulfate plant" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/old/images/Pabrik Nickel Sulfate 02.jpg" title="nickel sulfate plant">
<figcaption>Nickel sulfate plant operated by PT HPL is the first one in Indonesia and the largest in the world by production capacity</figcaption>

 
The company, which previously pioneered in producing a mixture of nickel and cobalt, Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) in 2021, is not only producing nickel sulfate. The downstreaming and refining of MHP will also produce cobalt sulfate (CoSO4). Nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate are the core materials for making new energy source cathodes, namely electric vehicle batteries. 
"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.

First in Indonesia, NCKL Successfully Produces Electric Vehicle Battery Materials: Nickel Sulfate