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IGP Pomalaa

The Pomalaa IGP Project is located in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, also known as Bumi Wonua Mekongga. The project area occupies the Company’s concession area, and work began in November 2023. The Pomalaa IGP Project includes a nickel ore mining project and a processing project using High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) technology.

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk operates the mining project. The HPAL project is developed by PT Kolaka Nickel Indonesia (KNI), a joint venture between the Company, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. and Ford Motor Co. The HPAL plant facility aims to produce nickel mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) as the main ingredient for electric vehicle batteries. In addition, various supporting facilities are also being built.

The project's estimated annual output is 120,000 tonnes of nickel and approximately 15,000 tonnes of cobalt contained in MHP products. Our investment in the Pomalaa Block for mines and HPAL facilities is US$ 4.5 billion.

Nursery Facility in Pomalaa

PT Vale is committed to bringing its best operating practices from Sorowako to the Pomalaa Block.

  • Nursery facilities that have been opened and operated today will become modern large-scale nursery facilities in the future.
  • The development of this facility is also a form of the company's support for the Indonesian government's nursery center development program.
  • The Pomalaa project will also be supported by solid waste treatment facilities, sedimentation ponds and wastewater treatment, leachate treatment, and toxic and hazardous waste management.
  • This project will also be equipped with air emission processing facilities.

PT Vale and Huayou agreed to jointly utilize power generation from non-coal energy sources.

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We Synergize with the Local Community

Optimize Local Talents

As of November 2023, around 400 workers have been working in the mining area. This figure will continue to increase in line with the needs of development projects.

Community Development

Prior to the groundbreaking, PT Vale had started collaborating with local communities, through the PPM Program. One of the programs that has had an impact and has been well received by the community is organic SRI rice farming assistance.

Workforce Trainings

We are working with the Vocational Training Center (BLK), PSDKU (Main Non-Campus Study Program) of Ujung Pandang Polytechnic in Kolaka, and Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) Program for Workforce Training and Competencies at the Kolaka Vocational Training Center (BLKK) in human resource development.
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Groundbreaking Pomalaa Project

Together with Huayou and Ford. Co, we agreed to establish a partnership, to develop sustainable mining practices the Kolaka region, Southeast Sulawesi. We officially started the Pomalaa Block project with a groundbreaking ceremony on November 27, 2022.

Coordinating Minister Luhut – IGP Pomalaa will Support the EV Ecosystem

The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the groundbreaking of the nickel processing plant was a form of the government's commitment to continuing to encourage nickel downstream projects in Indonesia. Meanwhile, for PT Vale, this project will contribute to supporting the electric vehicle battery ecosystem.

The Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Supports the Pomalaa Project

Ali Mazi stated that he supports Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa, a project based on environmentally friendly technology. Ali Mazi also supports this project which he says aims to bring prosperity to the people of Southeast Sulawesi. Ali Mazi also stated that all parties need to support a conducive climate to support this investment.

Kolaka Regent Ahmad Safei welcomed the investment by PT Vale Indonesia and Huayou

Kolaka Regent Ahmad Safei said he was grateful that the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa project could be realized soon. Ahmad Safei also said that in order to speed up the commissioning, this project needs to be supported by stakeholders.

Local talent on IGP Pomalaa

We believe the potential of local talent will have a big contribution for sustainable mining. At this video, you will hear ‘local voices’ on their hopes against PT Vale Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa. 

#PTVIPomalaa: Great Youth Collaboration

We are grateful and honour, because our groundbreaking ceremony for Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa received a lot of support from local young talents. Looking at their enthusiasm and passion, we look forward to a bright future for sustainable mining in 'Bumi Mekongga'. Thank you for alywas supporting us!
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IGP Pomalaa information updates

The visit also reflects MIND ID’s commitment as Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company to oversee and support PT Vale’s strategic projects as part of the national mineral downstreaming agenda. Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) has reaffirmed its full support for the development of the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa through a working visit by MIND ID Commissioner and Chief Assistant for Operations of the Indonesian National Police (Astamaops Polri), Commissioner General of Police Dr. Mohammad Fadil Imran, M.Si., together with MIND ID President Director Maroef Sjamsoeddin, to the PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) project area in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.

MIND ID Reaffirms Full Support for PT Vale in Pomalaa, Strengthening Investment Certainty and Sustainable Downstream Development

Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) has reaffirmed its full support for the development of the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa through a working visit by MIND ID Commissioner and Chief Assistant for Operations of the Indonesian National Police (Astamaops Polri), Commissioner General of Police Dr. Mohammad Fadil Imran, M.Si., together with MIND ID President Director Maroef Sjamsoeddin, to the PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) project area in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.

 
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Under its Sustainable Environmentally Friendly Agriculture Program (PSLRB), PT Vale has launched an intensive training program on organic agricultural ecosystem management involving 30 soldiers from Yonif 869 Taawu Under its Sustainable Environmentally Friendly Agriculture Program (PSLRB), PT Vale has launched an intensive training program on organic agricultural ecosystem management involving 30 soldiers from Yonif 869 Taawu. The training is scheduled to run for five days in IGP Pomalaa, Kolaka Regency.

PT Vale Partners with Yonif 869 Taawu to Advance Sustainable Agriculture and Strengthen Food Security

Under its Sustainable Environmentally Friendly Agriculture Program (PSLRB), PT Vale has launched an intensive training program on organic agricultural ecosystem management involving 30 soldiers from Yonif 869 Taawu. The training is scheduled to run for five days in IGP Pomalaa, Kolaka Regency.

 
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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, through the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa, has donated an ambulance unit to support the operations of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Kolaka Regency. Amid the growing demand for healthcare services driven by increasing economic activity in Kolaka Regency, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, through the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa, has donated an ambulance unit to support the operations of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Kolaka Regency.

Strengthening Healthcare Resilience in Kolaka, PT Vale Donates Ambulance to Support Red Cross Operations

Amid the growing demand for healthcare services driven by increasing economic activity in Kolaka Regency, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, through the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa, has donated an ambulance unit to support the operations of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Kolaka Regency.

 
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Di Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Pomalaa, Sulawesi Tenggara, semangat kebersamaan dan keberlanjutan mewarnai perayaan Hari Ulang Tahun ke-57 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTVI).

Dari Pomalaa untuk Indonesia: PTVI Rayakan 57 Tahun Bersama Komunitas, Tegaskan Komitmen Keberlanjutan di Seluruh Wilayah Operasi

Dari Pomalaa untuk Indonesia: PTVI Rayakan 57 Tahun Bersama Komunitas, Tegaskan Komitmen Keberlanjutan di Seluruh Wilayah Operasi

 
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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), bersama mitra kerjanya, PT Petrosea Tbk, memulai serangkaian seremoni First Cut (Pemotongan Perdana) di area Mining IGP Pomalaa yang di mulai pada Jumat, 4 Oktober 2024.

First Cut PT Vale Dorong Percepatan Pembangunan Blok Pomalaa bersama PT Petrosea

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), bersama mitra kerjanya, PT Petrosea Tbk, memulai serangkaian seremoni First Cut (Pemotongan Perdana) di area Mining IGP Pomalaa yang di mulai pada Jumat, 4 Oktober 2024.

 
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