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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Water flows 24 hours a day as part of daily life for residents of Kawasi Village's New Settlement. From basic needs like bathing and washing to cooking, a clean water supply is available whenever it is needed.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Water is always there for bathing, washing, and cooking. Even if I want to bathe five times a day, there is still enough," said Yunince, a resident of Kawasi Village's New Settlement.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For Tina Nomor, a small business owner in the settlement, stable access to water and electricity supports her daily activities and her business. Even though both are available around the clock, she understands the importance of using them wisely.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Reliable water and electricity help our business a lot. Everything is provided, so it eases our daily needs. Even so, we still use only what we need," she said.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Behind this supply is a series of steps that ensure water from the Akelamo River is treated before it reaches residents' homes. Raw water is pumped through a water intake facility to the Water Purification Plant (WPP), which is operated by Harita Nickel.</p>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/sorotan/image2_7.jpg" alt="UGM Community Service (KKN) students and a media group observed the water treatment process firsthand at the Water Purification Plant (WPP), which supplies clean water to residents of the Kawasi Village New Settlement." width="720" height="480">
<figcaption>UGM students and media observed the water treatment process firsthand at the Water Purification Plant (WPP), which supplies clean water to residents of the Kawasi Village New Settlement.</figcaption>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">At the WPP, water first goes through a clarification process in a Rectangular Clarifier. Coagulants and flocculants help settle particles out of the water. The clarified water is then held in a Reservoir Pond before undergoing disinfection with Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) to control microorganisms.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Amiruddin, Head of Technical Support at PT Obi Sinar Timur, explained that each stage is part of the water treatment process before distribution to the community and the industrial area.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Raw water first goes through treatment and clarification before it is distributed. Its quality is also monitored regularly," he explained.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Quality is monitored from the water source, through the treatment process, to the point of distribution. Testing is carried out by an internal team and verified periodically through an accredited external laboratory.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">To meet the needs of residents in Kawasi Village's New Settlement, the WPP supplies about 42,000 cubic meters of clean water each month. The same facility also supports the industrial area's water needs, with average use of about 1.75 million cubic meters per month.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Water management does not stop at treatment and distribution. Resource efficiency is also part of the system, through the reuse of process water in operational activities.</p>
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<figcaption>Clean water processed from the Akelamo River flows 24 hours a day to residents' homes in the Kawasi Village New Settlement.</figcaption>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Clean water service is also provided to residents who still live in Kawasi Village's Old Settlement. Water quality in that distribution network is monitored regularly through internal testing and verified periodically by an accredited external laboratory.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For residents, the benefit feels simple: water is available when needed. Behind that flow, however, is a treatment and monitoring process that runs every day. From the Akelamo River, water passes through a series of stages before it finally flows into the homes of Kawasi residents.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">This effort is part of Harita Nickel's support for expanding community access to adequate drinking water and sanitation. It also encourages the efficient and sustainable management of water resources on Obi Island.</p>
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From the Akelamo River, Clean Water Flows for Kawasi Residents

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Successful post-mining land reclamation depends on more than the planting process. It begins with selecting the right plant species, matched to the characteristics of the land.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">This was among the key messages from Dr. Ir. Irdika Mansur, a researcher and expert in post-mining land reclamation at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). He shared it during a sharing session with Harita Nickel's reclamation team at the Harita Nickel Head Office in Jakarta on Friday, 28 August. The team in Jakarta attended in person, while the team at the Obi site joined online.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In his presentation, Irdika explained that demands on reclamation continue to grow. One example is the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree No. 344 of 2025, which sets technical guidelines for reclamation. It includes raising the canopy cover standard to 90% from the previous 80%.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">According to Irdika, reaching this target must be planned from the start. Companies need to choose plant species based on post-mining land conditions. This allows vegetation to grow and canopy cover to form optimally.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Choosing the right tree species is important. Select species that suit the land and the needs of post-mining nickel areas," Irdika explained.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Fast-growing species such as jabon merah (Neolamarckia macrophylla), binuang (Octomeles sumatrana), cemara (Casuarina spp.), and leda (Eucalyptus deglupta) are good options. Local species such as nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum), biti (Vitex cofassus), sungkai (Peronema canescens), kenari (Canarium spp.), and gosale (Syzygium malaccense) can also be developed, depending on land conditions.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Irdika also encouraged the use of Multi-Purpose Tree Species (MPTS). These species support reclamation and also bring economic benefits to local communities. Examples to consider include nutmeg, jackfruit, cempedak, and candlenut.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">To find the most suitable species, evaluating the reclamation area is an important step. The evaluation helps the company identify which trees grow well. It also shows which trees have canopy characteristics that support ground cover.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The results can then guide which plants to prioritize in seedling production. They can also inform updates to the reclamation technical guidelines or SOPs. These adjustments are made regularly so that reclamation practices stay relevant to field evaluation results and new knowledge.</p>
<p>During the session, Irdika also commended a number of reclamation initiatives undertaken by Harita Nickel. One of these is the additional use of sediment ponds.</p>
<p>“Generally, sediment ponds are built solely to control sedimentation. At Harita, these ponds are designed to provide further benefits. I think this is very clever,” he said.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The knowledge-sharing session continued with a discussion and Q&amp;A, with participants joining from Jakarta and the Obi site. Topics included plant choices such as coconut and bamboo, the use of compost, and the management of growing media in reclamation areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Through this activity, Harita Nickel continues to strengthen reclamation practices grounded in knowledge and field evaluation. Collaboration with experts and academics is part of the company's effort to ensure that its reclamation strategy evolves in line with science and applicable regulations.</p>
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Reclamation Success Starts with the Right Plant Choice

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The work Harita Nickel employees do on Obi Island reaches beyond our operational areas. When connected to the needs of local communities and regional development, that work can create value well beyond the workplace.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">That connection was at the heart of the Harita Nickel–North Maluku Provincial Government Synergy Meeting held in Sofifi on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The meeting strengthened collaboration across a range of areas, including infrastructure, economic empowerment, education, environmental initiatives, fisheries, and skills development for young people.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">North Maluku Governor Sherly Tjoanda welcomed the partnership between Harita Nickel and the provincial government, which has been built since 2010, including the company’s contribution to creating employment opportunities and delivering benefits for local communities.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Harita Nickel is a strategic partner for North Maluku Province. We appreciate the strong cooperation that has created many employment opportunities in North Maluku. Today, we also marked the inauguration of several projects and received various CSR contributions that will provide significant benefits,” said Sherly.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The Governor’s appreciation reflects how collaboration becomes meaningful when it translates into tangible benefits for communities.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/sorotan/27082026_HN_Temu%20Sinergi_1.jpg" alt="North Maluku Governor Sherly Tjoanda’s appreciation for Harita Nickel" width="720" height="480"></strong></p>
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Opening Doors, Creating Opportunities</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">One example was the symbolic inauguration of four bridges built in collaboration with local communities: the Dodoku Horikiwo Suspension Bridge in Bobo Village, along with the Rijang Bridge, Dial Bridge, and Merah Putih Sungai Doko Bridge in Gambaru Village. These infrastructure projects are expected to improve connectivity and support community activities.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In coastal communities, the Soligi fishermen’s group received a 10 GT fish carrier, built with the involvement of local fishermen and workers.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“All Soligi fishermen have an equal right to use the vessel to help increase their family incomes,” said Ibrahim, a representative of the Soligi fishermen’s group.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Collaboration is also creating opportunities for young people to build their skills and pursue new opportunities. Through the PELITA Programme, participants from Batches IV and V graduated after completing their training. Among them was Sri Ayuni Zakaria, a young woman from Soligi who completed Mandarin language training and is now undertaking an internship at Harita Nickel.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“I hope the PELITA Programme will continue and create even more opportunities for young people in Obi to grow and develop,” said Sri.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For Harita Nickel, investing in people is an important part of community empowerment. Harita Nickel President Director Roy Arman Arfandy said the company aims to create more opportunities for young people in communities around its operations to build their capabilities and play a role in the region’s future.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/sorotan/image1_3.jpg" alt="Harita Nickel's help for residents of North Maluku, South Halmahera, and Obi Island" width="720" height="480"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The collaboration also includes the opening of Harita Nickel-supported MSME outlets at the North Maluku Governor’s Office, the handover of two waste collection trucks for Ternate and South Halmahera, and a partnership with Khairun University covering education, social development, community engagement, and environmental initiatives.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">These initiatives demonstrate that meaningful impact does not come from one party alone. It grows when companies, governments, communities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders work together.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Behind every collaboration are Insan Harita, each playing their respective roles. Ultimately, our contribution to North Maluku also begins with doing our work well, every day.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">From Obi, our work connects to something bigger: opening opportunities, creating value, and helping shape a better future for North Maluku.</p>
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From Obi to North Maluku: Collaboration That Creates Impact

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Amid the busyness of working on Obi Island, Independence is celebrated in many ways. Beyond the flag-raising ceremonies, it comes alive through laughter, creativity, and shared moments that bring Harita employees closer together.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The celebrations for the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia began even before August, with a variety of competitions across our business units. More than simply adding to the festivities, these activities allowed Harita employees to express their creativity, connect with colleagues, and take a break from their daily routines.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The celebrations continued with flag-raising ceremonies held across each business unit. In a solemn atmosphere, Harita employees were reminded that today’s field of contribution is the workplace: from mines and processing plants to ports, workshops, and offices.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">We honour Independence through meaningful work and our best efforts. From Obi, every role contributes to a larger endeavour to create value and support Indonesia’s progress. This spirit is reflected in #CaranyaHarita: putting safety first, caring for the environment, and looking out for one another as Satu Harita.</p>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/sorotan/image2_5.jpg" alt="The flag-raising ceremony commemorating independence was held in a solemn atmosphere. " width="720" height="480">
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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">When Togetherness Becomes Our Strength</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">On the evening of 17 August, the grounds of the PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP) office became a gathering place for a gala dinner themed “Together, Building Synergy for a Stronger Harita”. Employees came together with management and colleagues from other business units, sharing a variety of dishes and conversations in a relaxed setting.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Independence celebrations are a meaningful opportunity to strengthen our sense of togetherness. We come from different backgrounds and have different roles, but we are all part of one Harita family,” said Younsel Evand Roos, Harita Nickel Operations Director.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For Agung Aribowo, Deputy Head of Technical Support at PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF), this sense of family is also reflected in everyday life.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“We come from different parts of the country, but here in Obi, we are a family. As part of that family, every Insan Harita cares for one another and is ready to help when a colleague needs support,” he said.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Mustafa Ghafur, GA Transport at PT HJF, who has worked in Obi for more than five years, has experienced this sense of togetherness first-hand.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“It is great to meet colleagues from different ethnic and regional backgrounds. At first, we did not know each other. Over time, we worked together and became like one family,” said Mustafa.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The spirit of self-expression was also evident at Herophoria at PT HJF, which provided a stage for Harita employees to showcase their talents, from traditional dance performances by Sanggar Masigaro to music and DJ performances.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Sunset Merdeka at the PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) Living Quarter offered a more relaxed setting, with local food, traditional games, and a laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of home.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The celebrations were closed with a showcase of Indonesia’s cultural diversity. At HPL, Nusantara Fest featured a fashion show highlighting traditional attire from across the country. At TBP, Karnaval Budaya returned for its fifth edition.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Celebrating independence from Obi Island to Jakarta</strong></span></h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The spirit of togetherness in celebrating the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence was not felt only on Obi Island. A series of celebrations was also held at Harita Nickel’s Head Office (HO) in Jakarta, featuring various competitions and a closing ceremony involving Harita staff across all business units and departments.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In Jakarta, the 81st Independence Day activities began with competitions running from early July through the end of August 2026. There were various competitions, from sports tournaments such as badminton, tennis, chess, and a fun run, to writing and content-creation competitions, fun games, and a Mobile Legends tournament. The series of activities concluded with a closing event on Friday, August 21, 2026, featuring the announcement of winners and the awarding of prizes.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">This Independence Day festival is one way for Harita staff to strengthen their sense of togetherness outside of their daily work routines. The participants’ enthusiasm was evident in every match, which not only served as a platform for competition but also fostered sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie amongst employees, reinforcing the spirit of “One Harita, Looking Out for One Another”.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"I was really glad to take part in this year's Independence Day celebration. Besides being fun, we can take part in the competitions, the atmosphere was lively and full of togetherness. Getting to meet and gather with friends from other departments and business units was also a pleasure," shared Rendy Sipahutar, Harita Nickel Logistics Manager, who took part in the 81st Independence Day celebration at HO Jakarta.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Together, these activities show that Independence celebrations are about more than festivities. Amid their daily responsibilities, Insan Harita have a space to express their creativity.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Ultimately, togetherness grows through simple things: greeting one another, sharing stories, and offering help when needed. In a place that brings together people from diverse backgrounds, this spirit of care can make life far from home feel a little closer.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Satu Harita, Saling Menjaga” comes to life when our differences become a source of strength and everyone feels part of the same family. This is one of the ways we honour Independence: by doing our work well, taking pride in what we create, and making sure no colleague has to walk alone.</p>
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81st Indonesian Independence Day: Celebrating freedom, Strengthening Togetherness

<p dir="ltr">Improvement does not always begin with a major change. Often, it starts with a simple observation at work: a process that could be made safer, time that could be saved, or a way of working that could be more effective. This is where Harita Continuous Improvement (HCI) gives Harita employees the opportunity to turn ideas into meaningful impact.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HCI is part of Harita Nickel’s effort to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. This year, HCI features two categories: Risk Mitigation &amp; Process Improvement and Productivity &amp; Cost Efficiency. Both create space for ideas that not only improve efficiency, but also strengthen safety, risk management, process quality, and operational sustainability.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Following the proposal judging stage, HCI has now moved into the presentation phase. In the Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) business cluster, 10 proposals across the two categories have been presented. Presentations at Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF) and Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP) are also underway, while Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP) is scheduled to hold its presentations in early September.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The range of ideas demonstrates that opportunities to improve can be found in everyday work, from optimising processes and resources to managing risks and promoting more sustainable practices.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">When Improvement Becomes the Way We Work</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr">HCI is more than a competition to select the best ideas. It encourages Harita employees to look at their work more critically, understand the root causes of challenges, and develop solutions that respond to real needs in the field.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Continuous Improvement must be an ongoing process. We need to keep improving and never stop adapting,” said Kiagus Muhammad Firdaus, Deputy Head of Site at PT TBP.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Agung Aribowo, Deputy Head of Technical Support at PT HJF, sees HCI in much the same way. He believes its strength lies in encouraging Insan Harita to turn challenges in the field into opportunities for improvement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Improvement becomes more meaningful when it comes from real needs in the field. We encourage our people not only to identify problems, but also to develop solutions that can create a tangible impact on operations,” said Agung.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This spirit can be seen in the diverse ideas submitted by participants. Rivaldo Mogot, for example, submitted a proposal titled “Optimalization the Cathode Preparation Procedure to Increase Premium Product Cobalt Electrowinning.” Drawing on his experience in the work area, he sees HCI as an opportunity to further optimise an existing process.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Through HCI, I have the opportunity to review the processes we currently carry out and identify opportunities to make them more effective. I hope the idea can go beyond being a proposal and deliver tangible benefits,” said Rivaldo.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, Milah Hudiyah brings an environmental perspective through her proposal, “Eco Life Compost,” which focuses on turning organic waste into compost as part of a more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Through Eco Life Compost, I want to show that organic waste can still be turned into something useful. I hope this idea can encourage more environmentally conscious habits,” said Milah.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Together, these ideas show that improvement can emerge from different needs, from enhancing operational processes to promoting more sustainable practices.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ultimately, HCI is not simply about winning a competition. It is about building the habit of asking: Is there a better way to do this?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Observation leads to ideas. Ideas create opportunities for meaningful change.</p>
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From Ideas to Impact: #CaranyaHarita Keeps Improving

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The term decarbonization has become increasingly common in various forums and public discussions. But what exactly is decarbonization, and why is it so important? This article explores what decarbonization means, why it is highly relevant for Indonesia, and how Harita Nickel is translating this commitment into concrete actions.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">What Is Decarbonization?</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Simply put, decarbonization is the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by various human activities, including industry, energy, transportation, and agriculture. The goal is to slow the pace of global climate change.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">According to the Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbonization (IRID), <a href="https://irid.or.id/dekarbonisasi/">decarbonization</a> is a process aimed at reducing or even eliminating all carbon emissions generated by human activities. Various approaches can support decarbonization, including transitioning from fossil fuels to low-carbon, renewable, and sustainable energy sources.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The term decarbonization has become increasingly prominent since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, an international agreement that aims to limit the increase in global temperatures to well below 2°C. According to reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), this target can only be achieved if all sectors implement rapid, deep, and sustained emissions reductions.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">At the national level, Indonesia has committed to achieving <a href="https://ebtke.esdm.go.id/artikel/berita/menuju-nze-2060-pemerintah-perkuat-fondasi-energi-rendah-karbon-berkelanjutan">Net Zero Emissions</a> (NZE) by 2060, with an unconditional emissions reduction target of 31.89% by 2030 through its Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC).</p>
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">What Are the Goals of Decarbonization?</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Decarbonization is not simply about reducing pollution. It also plays a role in addressing long-term and interconnected impacts, including:</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">1. Achieving Climate Neutrality</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The primary goal of decarbonization is to create a balance between GHG emissions released into the atmosphere and the Earth's capacity to absorb them. This condition is known as net zero emissions. Once this point is achieved, the rate of global warming can be stabilized.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">2. A Structured Energy Transition</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Decarbonization requires a shift from fossil fuel-based energy, including coal, oil, and gas, toward renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy. This process cannot happen instantly and must be carefully planned to ensure energy supply reliability and economic continuity are maintained.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">3. Energy and Material Efficiency</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Before replacing energy sources, one of the most effective steps is often to use energy more efficiently. Energy efficiency reduces overall energy demand, which directly lowers emissions without requiring significant upfront investment.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">4. Driving Technological Innovation and Supply Chains</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Decarbonization serves as a catalyst for the development of new technologies and their associated supply chains, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems such as batteries, and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Investment in these areas not only helps reduce emissions but also creates opportunities for new industries and jobs.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">5. Long-Term Economic Resilience</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Countries and companies that adapt earlier to a low-carbon economy will have a stronger competitive position. Global markets, institutional investors, and industrial supply chains are increasingly requiring sustainability standards as a prerequisite for market access rather than merely treating them as an added value.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Harita Nickel’s Decarbonization Commitment</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Amid the complexity of decarbonization challenges facing Indonesia’s nickel industry, Harita Nickel positions decarbonization as part of its long-term business strategy, rather than merely as a regulatory compliance measure.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Three-Phase Roadmap Toward Net Zero 2060</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Harita Nickel has developed a structured<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/dekarbonisasi"> decarbonization roadmap</a> consisting of three phases:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Short Term (2027) — Increasing the share of renewable energy in line with the Indonesian Government’s targets, as well as implementing and managing New and Renewable Energy (EBT). This includes the construction of rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS), which began in the third quarter of 2025, and the ongoing implementation of an ISO 50001-based Energy Management System for PT TBP and PT GPS.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Medium Term (2032) — Reducing GHG emissions by 30% through an increased EBT mix, energy efficiency initiatives, and the utilization of other non-fossil energy sources.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Long Term (2060) — Achieving Net Zero Emissions through a major transition toward New and Renewable Energy (EBT) while balancing the use of fossil fuels.</p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Ongoing Initiatives</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As part of its commitment to implementing the Decarbonization Roadmap, Harita Nickel continues to develop various<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/rayakan-bumi-optimasi-energi-langkah-harita-nickel-jaga-emisi"> Sustainable Energy Initiatives</a> (SEIs) to support emissions reduction while improving energy efficiency across its operational areas.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">SEIs encompass various new and renewable energy sources, ranging from energy recovered from production processes to alternative fuels used by Harita Nickel throughout each phase of the decarbonization roadmap. These initiatives represent the Company’s concrete efforts to implement more sustainable and responsible business practices through the use of technology, energy optimization, and more environmentally friendly operational solutions.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The following are several sustainable energy initiatives implemented by Harita Nickel:</p>
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<h4 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Turning Waste Heat from the Acid Plant into Energy</h4>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/Screenshot%202025-06-20%20085739.webp" alt="Panas sisa acid plant menjadi energi" width="1117" height="630"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">One of Harita Nickel’s energy efficiency initiatives involves utilizing waste heat generated from the sulfuric acid production process at its<a href="https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8383588/ini-strategi-hijau-harita-nickel-tekan-emisi-dan-jaga-daya-saing-energi"> acid plant</a>. Heat that was previously released as waste is now recovered and converted into energy to support operations.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The application of this technology helps improve energy efficiency across Harita Nickel’s operational facilities, with total energy utilization reaching 11,637,506 GJ and avoiding 1,289,291 tCO2e of GHG emissions. This initiative is also part of the Company’s strategy to optimize energy consumption.</p>
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<h4 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Implementing Gasification Technology</h4>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/4784af5e-8afe-4eda-85b4-c5bbf2c5e5e7.webp" alt="Penerapan Teknologi Gasifikasi" width="968" height="646"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Through gasification technology, coal is converted into more efficient and<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/rayakan-bumi-optimasi-energi-langkah-harita-nickel-jaga-emisi"> lower-emission syngas</a>. The gas produced through this process is then integrated into the Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF) production line to optimize energy consumption.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Through this implementation, the energy generated reached 25,206,050 GJ, avoiding 1,706,476 tCO2e of GHG emissions, and is utilized to support energy efficiency across the operational area. Harita Nickel’s coal gasifier facility serves as one of the key infrastructures supporting the continuity and efficiency of energy supply for its smelter operations.</p>
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<h4 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Developing a 40 MWp Solar Power Plant on Obi Island</h4>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/Screenshot%202025-06-20%20085907.webp" alt="Panel surya di site Obi" width="1150" height="642"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Harita Nickel is developing a 40 MWp Solar Power Plant (PLTS) across various facilities, including employee accommodations, PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), and the PT Halmahera HJF area.</p>
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<h4 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Recycling Used Cooking Oil</h4>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/Screenshot%202025-06-20%20094007.webp" width="969" height="646"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">With 20,000 employees, Harita Nickel’s operational kitchens generate<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/transisi-energi-tegaskan-komitmen-berkelanjutan-harita-nickel"> used cooking oil</a> in significant volumes every day. Harita Nickel recycles used cooking oil as a fuel source in combustion furnaces to reduce coal consumption. This process generated 1,926 GJ of energy and avoided 1,755 tCO2e of GHG emissions.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/Screenshot%202025-06-20%20090504.webp" alt="Biosolar 40" width="917" height="588"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Harita Nickel uses biodiesel containing 40% bio-based content for power generation and transportation. This initiative generated 2,091,593 GJ of energy and reduced emissions by approximately 153,272 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) throughout 2025.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Lingkungan/Dekarbonisasi/Screenshot%202025-06-20%20094145.webp" alt="Forklift EV yang digunakan pada pabrik PT HPAL " width="962" height="655"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">To support emissions reduction from internal transportation, Harita Nickel has begun using electric vehicles such as towing trucks and electric forklifts in the nickel sulfate warehouse area. PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) has started operating electric forklifts and electric vehicles for product transportation activities within the nickel sulfate warehouse area. This initiative contributed to the utilization of 216 GJ of renewable energy.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 1280px; height: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/sorotan/Teknologi%20Conveyor%20Belt.jpg" alt="Conveyor Belt di Harita Nickel Pulau Obi " width="1999" height="1333"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In addition to adopting electric vehicles, Harita Nickel has implemented a conveyor belt system to support operational material distribution. The system helps accelerate material transportation while reducing fuel consumption compared with the use of dump trucks. It also helps reduce dust emissions in the work area.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The implementation of coal conveyor belts is one of the Company’s solutions for creating a more efficient, safer, and more sustainable material distribution process.</p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Energy Management System (EnMS) for Energy Optimization</h3>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The various SEIs above do not operate independently. Harita Nickel implements an ISO 50001-based Energy Management System (EnMS) as a management system to ensure that each energy initiative—from acid plant waste heat recovery to biodiesel—is utilized efficiently, measured consistently, and aligned with emissions reduction targets.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The implementation of EnMS is carried out in stages, beginning with employee training and awareness enhancement, gap assessments, the establishment of energy baselines and targets, and internal audits. Through this system, the Company can identify energy efficiency opportunities while ensuring that all SEIs remain aligned with the decarbonization roadmap toward Net Zero 2060.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/pulau-obi-fakta-lingkungan-dan-tata-kelola-nikel-harita" target="_new" rel="noopener"><strong>Obi Island: Harita Nickel’s Environmental Facts and Nickel Governance</strong></a></span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Supporting the Global Energy Transition</h2>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Decarbonization is no longer merely a global trend but an increasingly urgent necessity for all industrial sectors, including mining and nickel downstream processing in Indonesia.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As the country with the world's largest nickel reserves, Indonesia plays a strategic role in supporting the global energy transition. The nickel produced is not only expected to meet the needs of the electric vehicle industry but must also comply with increasingly stringent sustainability standards.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Through its various decarbonization initiatives, Harita Nickel seeks to support the development of an Indonesian nickel industry that is more competitive, efficient, and sustainable in the future.</p>
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What Is Decarbonization? Definition, Goals, and Harita Nickel’s Commitment Toward Net Zero Emissions

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">At Harita Nickel, heavy equipment serves as the backbone of the company’s operations across various functions and locations. With their high power and mobility, these units operate every day in areas shared with workers and other vehicles. The combination of heavy equipment, high mobility, and heavy traffic makes the correct management and operation of heavy equipment an important part of the <strong>Critical Safety Compliance Protocol (<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/cscp-cara-harita-jaga-keselamatan-di-area-berisiko-tinggi">CSCP</a>) </strong>framework.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Safety challenges in heavy equipment operations vary, including collisions and similar incidents that can occur for several reasons, including limited operator visibility due to blind spots, carelessness, and unauthorized operation of equipment. As part of efforts to prevent accidents in the workplace, every Insan Harita operating heavy equipment is required to comply with the <strong>six safety aspects</strong> that form the foundation of CSCP, from before work begins until after the work is completed.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Before starting work with heavy equipment, the <strong>operator’s competency</strong> must be verified. Every Harita employee who is operating heavy equipment must have a Company Driver’s License (SIMPER), an Operating License (SIO), have passed the required examination, and be declared fit through a medical examination. <strong>Document readiness</strong> must also be ensured. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for operation, inspection, and maintenance SOPs, Certificate of Operational Feasibility (SILO), Equipment Permit (SIA), and the list of vehicles and operators must be available and valid.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">During operations, heavy equipment operators must always <strong>manage hazards and risks</strong>. Every unit in use must meet the required standards and undergo Daily Inspection and Check (P2H). In addition, parking areas, maximum speed limits, and safe distances must always be observed. Disciplinary sanctions are also imposed for violations of safety procedures and standard operating procedures.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>condition of equipment</strong> is also an important consideration during operations. Every vehicle and piece of heavy equipment in operation must be equipped with safety equipment such as seat belts, strobe lights, fire extinguishers (APAR), and other required equipment. All units must undergo inspection, checks, and periodic maintenance in accordance with government regulations.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Critical Aspects</strong> during operations must also be considered, as they may affect safety in areas surrounding the operations. The impact of company operations on communities must be included in hazard identification; access for company vehicles to public roads must be restricted, and hazardous areas must be clearly marked. For employees, traffic signs and lights are installed along routes used by heavy equipment, while designated pedestrian paths are established to avoid direct contact between workers and heavy equipment.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">After the work has been completed, all safety aspects must undergo a <strong>management review</strong>. This review includes evaluating permits, operator competency, heavy equipment maintenance, analysis of violations and disciplinary actions, and investigation of any incidents that may have occurred.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In operational areas, heavy equipment and people move within the same spaces every day. By complying with the six CSCP safety aspects, Insan Harita can actively contribute to ensuring that equipment operations remain controlled, helping ensure that we and those around us can work safely.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Understand the risks. Control the hazards. Stop the work if it is unsafe.</p>
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CSCP Series #2: How Harita Manages and Operates Heavy Equipment

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As a company that is engaged in nickel mining and ore processing, Harita Nickel’s operational areas include several high-risk points that require a high level of attention from every worker. One of these is the plant area, where processing activities run continuously. This makes safety here an important part of the <strong>Critical Safety Compliance Protocol (<a href="https://tbpnickel.com/id/cscp-cara-harita-jaga-keselamatan-di-area-berisiko-tinggi">CSCP</a>) </strong>framework.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Safety challenges in the plant area vary, ranging from electric shock, being caught in machinery, falls from height, and fires to exposure to chemicals and toxic gases. Through the implementation of CSCP, every Insan Harita working in this area is required to comply with&nbsp;<strong>six safety aspects</strong> that form the foundation of CSCP, from before work begins until after the work is completed.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The first thing to consider before starting work in the plant area is <strong>worker competency</strong>. Plant operations may only be carried out by workers who are properly trained and hold the required certifications. In addition, ensuring the&nbsp;<strong>required documents are ready</strong> is also important. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work permits, and supporting documents such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and evacuation route maps must be available and valid.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">While carrying out work in the plant area, Harita employees must always pay attention to <strong>hazard and risk management</strong>. This includes conducting a comprehensive safety review through procedures such as Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Determining Control (HIRADC). Any changes to equipment, processes, or procedures must go through a documented Management of Change (MOC) process. All energy sources must be controlled through the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Equipment</strong> used for work in the plant must also be inspected and have the appropriate permits in accordance with government regulations. Furnaces and power generation installations must hold a Certificate of Operational Feasibility, pressure vessels must be equipped with pressure relief valves, building structures must have a Certificate of Functional Feasibility, and other equipment must also have the appropriate certifications and be operated by trained personnel.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">There are also <strong>Critical Aspects</strong> that need to be considered. These include factors beyond equipment or activities that may affect safety in areas surrounding operations. From a community perspective, the impact of plant operations is also incorporated into the hazard identification process. High-risk areas and facilities need to be clearly marked, and reporting mechanisms need to be communicated to the community. From a security perspective, access to operational areas must be controlled. Information regarding hazards in areas that intersect with third-party activities must also be properly communicated.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">After the work has been completed, the implementation of all safety aspects is reviewed through a <strong>management review</strong> concerning the safety of plant operations. This review covers personnel competency, the validity of equipment permits, facility inspection and maintenance results, emergency response, and incident investigation findings. The implementation of these standards is also audited at least once a year.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Working conditions in a plant require consistent vigilance from everyone. Even the smallest step we overlook can have a significant impact. Therefore, we implement multiple layers of oversight for every task to help ensure that each job is carried out correctly and safely. We evaluate every potential issue associated with each task and establish appropriate preventive and safety measures,” explained Risky Dharmawan, Deputy Head of Acid Plant at PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL).</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">In the plant area, processes that run without stopping demand vigilance that must not stop either. The six safety aspects within CSCP exist to ensure that every stage of work in this area proceeds with clear controls, so that production can continue without compromising anyone's safety within it.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Understand the risks. Control the hazards. Stop the work if it is unsafe.</p>
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CSCP Series #1: How Harita Practices Safety in Plant Operations

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">It was still dark when Rita left home. She had hidden her clothes in a plastic bag because she did not own a proper bag yet. That morning, she had one goal: to reach the nearest big town in time to sit for her school examination.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Margarita Luwudara, known as Rita, was the sixth of eight children born into a farming family in Kawasi, at a time when access to education and transportation was far from easy. Travelling to the nearest town could take an entire day, combining journeys by land and sea.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her journey was made even harder by the fact that she left home without her father’s blessing. When Rita asked for permission to sit her primary school examination in 2008, her father’s response broke her heart.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Why go through all this trouble for school? In the end, you’ll just be like your older siblings.”</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her father was not trying to hold her back. He was worried that the sacrifices he had made to send her older siblings to school would lead to the same outcome. He was afraid that Rita, too, might not find the future they had hoped for.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Despite her tears, Rita refused to give up on her childhood dream of becoming a pastor. She had been inspired by a religious leader in her village whom she admired for her intelligence and charisma.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Then, support came from an unexpected source: one of her teachers, who promised to provide Rita with meals throughout the examination. The night before she left, Rita hid her clothes beneath an eggplant tree. Before dawn, she quietly set off into the darkness.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her courage paid off when her older sibling caught up with her, bringing food and news that their father had relented and given his permission. He later accompanied Rita until she completed her examination.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Rita’s achievements gradually changed her father’s view. When asked what she wanted to become, she answered without hesitation: “I want to be a pastor.”</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her determination touched her father, especially because no woman from Kawasi had ever become a pastor before. From then on, his support for her education grew stronger.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Following her senior high school graduation, her dream of studying in Ambon ran into financial obstacles, since her older sibling was also still in school. A way forward came through a Harita Nickel scholarship. This support eased the family's burden, allowing her sibling to focus on covering Rita's living costs.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">After completing her theology degree at the Maluku Indonesian Christian University (UKIM) in 2016, fate then led her to work at a company. Then, in October 2018, Rita joined Harita Nickel. Although she never stood at a church pulpit, her theological training became a crucial foundation for the work she does today.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“Because in both roles, I am ultimately dealing with people,” she said.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Today, Rita deals directly with the community's wide-ranging needs and concerns. Her education taught her empathy: to see problems clearly, search for solutions, and anchor her approach in humanity.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img class="n1ed--selected" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://api.tbpnickel.com/storage/images/Media/Liputan/Kabar%20Obi/Sosial/image1_2.jpg" alt="Rita discussing with her colleagues in the Harita Nickel's Community Relations team" width="720" height="406"></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As the first local woman to join the CSR team, Rita has faced high expectations from the community. When support reaches those who need it, appreciation follows. But when expectations cannot be met, social dynamics can quickly change. Rita chooses to face those moments with reason and perspective.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">“I’m not an ice cream vendor with just one flavour. I can’t please everyone,” she said firmly.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For Rita, being a bridge between the company and the community is about much more than distributing aid. It means listening to people’s hopes, aspirations, communicating the limitations transparently, and building relationships based on mutual understanding and trust.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">After nearly eight years of dedication, Rita is now a Community Relations Superintendent.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her journey is a testament to the people and opportunities that helped shape her: a teacher who opened the first door, a family that eventually supported her ambitions, and a company that gave local talent the opportunity to grow and lead.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Years ago, Rita quietly slipped out of her home in the darkness, determined to reach a school examination with her clothes hidden beneath an eggplant tree. Today, she stands in the community that raised her, not as the girl trying to find her way out, but as a professional helping build understanding between the company and the people around it.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Her journey has come full circle. And through it all, one principle remains at the heart of who she is: treating people with humanity.</p>
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Margarita Luwudara: From Braving the Darkness for School to Nurturing Harmony Around the Mine

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Managing tailings from the High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) process requires more than technology alone. It depends on how facilities are designed, operated, monitored, and continuously improved. An effective approach requires a strong understanding of environmental characteristics, robust governance frameworks, and the right operational capabilities to ensure safe and responsible management.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">This approach was explored during the webinar “Indonesia’s Nickel Tailings: Can Governance Catch Up Before the Waste Does?” hosted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia in collaboration with the Energy Shift Institute on 15 July 2026. During the forum, Harita Nickel ESG Transformation Manager Zahedi Zakaria shared the company’s experience in managing HPAL tailings through an integrated approach that combines technology, governance, and continuous capability building.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As the HPAL-based nickel industry continues to expand, tailings management has become an increasingly important aspect of responsible mining operations. Generated as a residual material from mineral processing, tailings require a management system designed to minimize risks, support operational reliability, and provide long-term environmental protection.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">One of the approaches implemented by Harita Nickel is the Dry Stack Tailings Facility (DSTF). Through this method, the tailings' water content is reduced through filtration, allowing the material to be stored in a more stable solid form. This approach helps reduce potential environmental risks, enables the reuse of filtered water in industrial processes, and improves the overall stability of the storage facility compared with conventional wet tailings storage approaches.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">According to Zahedi, responsible tailings management is not solely determined by the technology being used, but also by how the technology is designed, operated, and adapted to the characteristics of the operating environment.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Responsible tailings management is not only determined by the technology being used, but also by how the technology is designed and operated according to environmental characteristics and local conditions. Therefore, strong governance and operational capabilities must advance together," Zahedi said.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">He added that each operational area has different geological, hydrological, and environmental characteristics. Therefore, tailings management approaches must be tailored to local conditions to ensure safe and effective implementation.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">This perspective aligns with a WRI Indonesia study that compares national regulatory frameworks with several international standards, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). The study highlights the importance of strengthening governance frameworks while continuing to consider local environmental and operational contexts.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">During the webinar, WRI Indonesia also recognized the implementation of the Dry Stack Tailings Facility (DSTF) at Harita Nickel’s operational area on Obi Island.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">"Only a few companies in Indonesia have facilities like Harita Nickel’s Dry Stack Tailings Facility. I highly appreciate Harita’s efforts. Based on its performance, this represents one of the notable examples of DSTF implementation in Indonesia," said David Purba, Decarbonisation Analyst at WRI Indonesia.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For Harita Nickel, the recognition serves as motivation to continuously strengthen its tailings management practices through ongoing evaluation, capability development, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The company believes that responsible tailings management is not only about applying the right technology, but also about ensuring that every process is carried out safely, responsibly, and in line with sustainable mining principles.</p><script src="https://cdn.flmngr.com/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN" data-ts="1788142902932"></script>