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IGP Morowali

Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali is an integrated nickel mining and processing project with an investment of up to US$2.0 billion. The project aims to support the development of Indonesia's nickel industry, focusing on processing nickel into semi-finished products that are essential for the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors.

IGP Morowali was inaugurated on February 10, 2023, by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, as part of Indonesia's efforts to enhance global competitiveness in the nickel industry, create jobs, and boost the local economy.

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About IGP Morowali

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RKEF Smelter 3D Model

The nickel processing facility in Morowali will be the second lowest carbon emission RKEF factory in Indonesia after PT Vale's smelter in Sorowako.

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IGP Morowali at glances

A High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) technology plant, with a capacity of 60,000 tons of nickel per year in the form of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).

Built in an industrial zone powered by green energy, it is designed to be a net-zero operation.

Equipped with R&D facilities, supporting knowledge transfer to Indonesia.

The investment value reaches US$2.0 billion (including the HPAL plant and the mine).

The HPAL plant is scheduled for completion in 2027.

As of November 2024, the number of workers exceeds 2,000 people.

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Priority on Environmental, Social and Governance

Protecting the Environment

We are committed to bringing our best operating practices from Sorowako to this expansion project. Regarding the environment, IGP Morowali will apply good mining practices as has been implemented in Sorowako.

Growing With Community

We are also committed to advancing the economy, increasing community capacity, and protecting the environment in conducting business and operations.

Even though the mining and processing activities at IGP Morowali have not started yet, we continue to run various social programs. In 2015-2021, we have disbursed IDR46.06 billion for various Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) programs. One of them, in 2021, we have started introducing the Organic System of Rice Intensification (SRI) concept to farmers in the empowerment area.

Talent Priority and Governance

We are committed to complying with laws and regulations and upholding human rights.

Our recruitment process at IGP Morowali adheres to our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) commitment. This project is projected to absorb up to 15 thousand workers in the construction phase.

We will also optimize the involvement of local entrepreneurs in the Morowali Site. We have conducted a series of Technical Training activities for Local Entrepreneurs to Participate in Goods and Services Tenders.
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Groundbreaking Indonesia Growth Project Morowali

We are working together with reputable partners under PT BNSI to realize a low-carbon nickel mining and processing in Morowali, Central Sulawesi. We officially started the project, called Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali, with a Groundbreaking ceremony on 10 February 2023.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto Appreciated the Morowali Indonesia Growth Project (IGP).

Airlangga also commended the technology applied in the processing process as PT Vale's effort and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The commitment, according to Airlangga, is an evident of a down streaming effort that is oriented toward a green economy. 

Governor of Central Sulawesi: We Support PT Vale's Project

The Governor of Central Sulawesi Rusdy Mastura expressed his support for the PT Vale Indonesia and PT Bahodopi Smelter Nickel Indonesia projects in Morowali Regency.

Regent of Morowali: The Project is Evidence of PT Vale's commitment to Nickel Downstreaming with a Low Carbon Smelter

The Regent of Morowali Taslim expressed his support for the PT Vale’s IGP Morowali Project. His administration also ready to assist the project while hoping the company bring prosperity to local people. 

IGP Morowali Groundbreaking and Expectation from Local Talents

At the Morowali IGP Groundbreaking ceremony, PT Vale involved support from local talents. These local talents in Morowali will later have an important role when the project is running. In addition to helping implement this ESG-based project, local talents are also expected to increase competitiveness and help achieve economic prosperity. 

Ululere Village Farmers: Organic SRI Is More Profitable

More profitable and environmentally friendly, the two main reasons for Faisal and the farmer group in Ululere Village, Morowali to switch to organic rice farming.
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