Makassar – PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (“Vale Indonesia” or the “Company”), a member of Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID), continues to support community empowerment by showcasing its fostered Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 357th Anniversary Celebration of South Sulawesi Province on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Vale Indonesia participated through an exhibition of products from its fostered MSMEs and by creating employment opportunities for the community through a job fair that opened on Friday, October 16. This participation forms part of Vale Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing community empowerment, regional economic growth, and employment opportunities in South Sulawesi.
As part of the celebrations centered in Makassar, Vale Indonesia featured a variety of flagship products from MSMEs in its operational area of Sorowako, East Luwu Regency, through the MSME and Culinary Expo at Hasanuddin Field. Various local food and snack products, including banana chips, assorted chips, and handicraft products made by local artisans from East Luwu, were showcased to help expand the promotion of community-based businesses.
Director and Chief Project Officer of Vale Indonesia, Muhammad Asril, said “MSME development is one of the key focuses of the Company’s community empowerment programs. Local MSMEs are undoubtedly an important part of our growth journey. Our MSME empowerment program reflects our commitment to creating added value for communities and regional economies alongside business growth.”
Asril added, “Vale Indonesia’s investments in East Luwu also play a role in driving economic growth and job creation. The positive impacts of investment need to be strengthened through synergy among companies, government institutions, and communities.”
“In addition, Vale Indonesia is also providing employment opportunities through the Job Fair. This program gives the people of South Sulawesi access to career opportunities at Vale Indonesia and its partner companies,” Asril added.
South Sulawesi’s Nickel Exports Contribute 57.11 Percent of Total Exports
In line with Vale Indonesia’s efforts to continue contributing to regional economic growth through investment and job creation, the Company has also become a major contributor to South Sulawesi’s exports through nickel commodities.
The South Sulawesi Statistics Agency (BPS South Sulawesi), on October 1, reported that nickel exports from South Sulawesi during January-August 2026 contributed 57.11 percent of the province’s total exports year-to-date (YTD), reaching USD 1.02 billion.
“Specifically, South Sulawesi’s nickel exports from January to August reached USD 584.16 million (approximately IDR 10.55 trillion),” explained Head of BPS South Sulawesi, Aryanto.
In addition, exports through Malili Port, which serves as the main shipping point for nickel commodities, recorded the highest export value among ports in South Sulawesi, reaching USD 581 million during the January-August 2026 period.
