PT Vale controls operations-derived and community waste through targeted segregation and recycling streams. Using circular economy principles, the goal is to systematically decouple production increases from escalating baseline landfill disposal numbers.

Approach

Waste is segregated at source into hazardous, non-hazardous and mining-related streams. The management chain covers storage, transport, treatment, recycling and disposal, with traceability and compliance monitoring. Hazardous waste is stored in licensed facilities and transferred to authorized operators.

The 4R principles of reduce, reuse, recycle and recovery guide operational and community initiatives, including improved segregation, organic-waste processing, community waste banks and material repurposing.

Apply risk-based classification and handling controls.
Use licensed operators and retain movement and treatment documentation.
Prioritize prevention, segregation and diversion before controlled disposal.
Track performance by site and by waste stream.

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Targets

<div>PT Vale sets bold governance and ESG targets, driving ethical leadership, gender equity, and resilient, transparent, sustainable operations:</div>

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Water Intensity Reduction Target by 2030

Reduce direct freshwater use per ton of production by 1% annually.

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tons/year

Water Intensity Reduction Target by 2030
Reduce direct freshwater use per ton of production by 1% annually.
Support SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Pollution Load Reduction Targets
• Decrease Total Suspended Solids (TSS) by 30 tons/year.
• Reduce Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) by 0.05 tons/year.
Water Recycling and Reuse Expansion
• Expand use of recycled water from Lamella Gravity Settler (LGS) for industrial processes.
Explore recycling in nickel slag cooling and ore screening processes.

Hydropower Optimization and Electrification

Optimize hydropower facilities and canals to reduce water loss and improve energy efficiency.
Convert boilers to electric and redesign ore stockpiles to reduce moisture and water usage.

These goals are integrated into the company’s culture, systems, and decision-making processes.

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Performance

Sorowako hazardous waste decreased to 2,353 tons, while non-hazardous waste reached 5,349 tons. Intensive scaling at growth projects generated 85.24 tons (Morowali) and 58.42 tons (Pomalaa) of hazardous materials. Managed 118 tons of waste through the TPS3R community waste management facility in Bahodopi.

Performance

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PT Vale Waste Management Policy and Documents

The Sustainability Policy commits PTVI to strengthen waste management through risk-based controls and reduce, reuse and recycle principles. Internal environmental procedures, licenses and applicable hazardous-waste regulation govern execution.

Sustainability Policy

PT Vale promotes sustainable mining through ESG principles, ensuring environmental protection, social responsibility, ethical governance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Mining and Metallurgical Waste Management

Outlines PT Vale’s commitment to responsible water use, pollution prevention, and effluent management across operations.