23 April 2025
Harita Nickel is committed to addressing recent stakeholder concerns regarding land use, food systems, and agricultural areas surrounding our operational area on Obi Island.
The resettlement of Kawasi Village is a government-led initiative that Harita Nickel is proud to support. We provided a large parcel of inland land for this development, carefully selected through a Landscape Nature Risk Assessment to avoid impacting the only sago forest near our operations. This forest, adjacent to the new village site, is set to become a conservation area with ecological and water monitoring for biodiversity purposes.
An aerial view of Permukiman Baru Desa Kawasi showing the sago forest conservation area.
Harita Nickel includes food systems as part of its sustainability commitments. We ensured that independent environmental and social auditors assessed the site prior to development and they agree with academics who determine that rice has now replaced sago as the main food source in the region.
Other food security initiatives include sustainable farming programs such as the development of horticulture, fisheries and sustainable produce farms. Additionally, The One Village, One Supply Chain initiative is a community-driven program that helps villages establish local and national supply chains to support long-term economic independence.
To further ensure community wellbeing, all land negotiations uphold the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) outlined by the International Finance Corporation. We conduct community consultation, sentiment surveys, and offer a formal grievance mechanism to the community. All of these processes are currently under review by independent IRMA auditors.
An aerial view of our Toguraci sedimentation ponds where water is safely treated prior to discharge
Protecting water resources is equally central to our strategy. Harita Nickel employs a comprehensive tailings management system with groundwater monitoring, real-time water quality checks, and accredited third-party laboratory testing which is reported transparently to Indonesian authorities. Consistent with Good Mining Practices, results are regularly submitted to Indonesian authorities for audit. Our design includes sediment ponds, dry stack tailings, and engineered runoff controls to minimize impacts on waterways and agriculture.
In summary, Harita Nickel is committed to responsible development on Obi Island, our strategy is grounded in respect for people, nature, and the law. We welcome continued dialogue and engagement with all stakeholders, both locally and in our Jakarta office.
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