PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk. (NCKL) provided a loan facility worth IDR 500 billion to its subsidiary PT Gane Tambang Sentosa (PT GTS).Trimegah Bangun Persada Corporate Secretary Franssoka Y. Sumarwi said the loan agreement was contained in the letter of agreement No.089/P/LGL/TBP/XII/ 2023 between the company and PT GTS dated December 8, 2023."The transaction value is a maximum of IDR 500 billion, with interest of 8% per year,"; said Franssoka in an information disclosure, Wednesday (13/12/2023).Franssoka continued, the term of the loan agreement is 5 (five) years from the date of the first loan disbursement. Meanwhile, the purpose of the loan is for capital expenditure and routine operational activities of PT GTS."There is no material impact of these events, information or material facts on the company's operational activities, law, financial condition or business continuity,"; Franssoka said.This transaction is an affiliate transaction which is exempt from the obligation to use an appraiser and obtain approval from the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) first, as intended in POJK No. 42/2020, because PT GTS is a Controlled Company whose shares are 99% owned by the company.The transaction is also not material because the transaction value is 20% lower than the Company's equity, as intended in Regulation Financial Services Authority No. 17/POJK.04/2020 concerning Material Transactions and Changes in Business Activities.Previously, PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk. (NCKL) posted a jump in revenue to IDR 17.29 trillion during the third quarter of 2023.Based on published financial reports, Harita Nickel recorded an increase in revenue from contracts with customers of 135.11% to IDR 17.29 trillion compared to the same period last year which was recorded at IDR 7.35 trillion.This income is supported by processing nickel amounting to IDR 14.86 trillion and nickel mining amounting to IDR 2.43 trillion. The nickel processing segment is also still supported by contracts with third parties, namely Lygend Resources and Technology Co.Ltd. by 40%.NCKL management said the increasing contribution to revenue and net profit amidst weak nickel prices was supported by increased production capacity at the High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) smelter and Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF) smelter."Additional Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) production line with a capacity of 18,000 tons of nickel content per year," said management, quoted on Thursday (30/11/2023).Along with soaring revenues, the cost of goods sold also increased to IDR 11.16 trillion. This expense increased 210.33% compared to the same period the previous year amounting to IDR 3.59 trillion.Image source: NCKLSource: www.market.bisnis.com/Harita Nickel (NCKL) Kucurkan Pinjaman ke Anak Usaha Senilai Rp500 Miliar

PT Indrabakti Mustika (IBM), a business entity of PT PAM Mineral Tbk (NICL) in the nickel mining sector, plans to increase production.Ruddy Tjanaka, Director of PT IBM who also serves as President Director of NICL, said that PT IBM's future expansion plans regarding exploration and production are to remain committed to exploration activities in potential Mining Business Permit (IUP) areas. The company carries out an infill drilling strategy to find out more details regarding the condition of resource distribution and reserves."PT IBM will increase production capacity by around 39% to match the maximum capacity of the existing Feasibility Study (FS) document. In addition, in the future PT IBM will also revise the FS document to maximize the potential of existing resources and reserves, taking into account aspects of conservation and optimization of marginal reserves," he explained in a press release, Wednesday (13/12/2023).Quoting NICL's financial report as of September 2023, PT IBM has probable reserves of 3.2 million tons and proven reserves of 1.1 million tons. PT IBM's total assets reached IDR 633.89 billion.PT IBM has various commitments to sell nickel ore to all its customers, where the largest sales are made to PT Kyara Sukses Mandiri as PT IBM's main customer with various sales contracts.In 2023, PAM Mineral as a group will focus on increasing nickel production from the previous 2.1 million tonnes to 2.6 million tonnes.Ruddy Tjanaka said that in the future PT IBM will continue to involve the local community in PT IBM's business activities, where the company is committed to improving the welfare of the community and providing job guarantees. Meanwhile, the community also plays a role as PT IBM's business partner, social control, and even the initiator of Community Development programs.The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources awarded PT IBM the Tamasya Award 2023 for the company's achievements in community empowerment development performance.Award category for PT IBM's implementation in the field of education in internship activities for local communities for the 2022 assessment period. The award was given on December 8, 2023.Ruddy Tjanaka conveyed that the PT IBM activity that received the 2023 Tamasya Award appreciation was the Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) in the Education Sector with its flagship program "Training Basic Operators". According to him, the achievement of the Tamasya Award cannot be separated from the support and cooperation of all PT IBM stakeholders."For the achievement of this Tamasya Award, PT IBM thanks the Forkopimda of Southeast Sulawesi, the ESDM Office of Southeast Sulawesi Province, the Forkopimda of North Konawe Regency, the Mining Circle Community, and all parties who support the implementation of PT IBM's PPM programs," he added.In the future, PT IBM will be committed to continuing to organize PPM activities. For information, PT IBM runs a nickel mining business in Lameruru Village/Subdistrict, Langgikima District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province."The future plan for PPM activities at PT IBM still refers to the PT IBM PPM Master Plan, including continuing programs that have currently received appreciation, and implementing programs that we have designed for 2024. One of the programs that we will excel in is the use of plastic waste (environmental sector) and plant nurseries," he explained. Meanwhile, at the awards ceremony, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif explained that the Community Development and Empowerment Performance Award (PPM) or Tamasya Award is the government's appreciation for mineral and coal mining business entities that have carried out PPM performance well.Tamasya, which stands for Tambang Mensejahterakan Masyarakat, was held for the first time by the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal with the hope of increasing the enthusiasm and commitment of mineral and coal mining business entities in implementing the PPM program. As a result, mining activities can run well, optimally and contribute to the prosperity, especially of the communities around the mine, in a sustainable manner.Tamasya is a form of the spirit of the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal to continue to strive so that mineral and coal in Indonesia are utilized for the greatest welfare of the community, especially for people living around the mining area.Arifin hopes that this award will not only be recognition, but also an inspiration for other mineral and coal mining business entities, to continue to move forward and make improvements in the implementation of PPM. Apart from that, PPM can be a strong foundation for the nation's progress, because when it empowers individuals in society, it is hoped that various other aspects will also become better.Image source: NICLSource: www.market.bisnis.com/Grup PAM Mineral (NICL), PT IBM Siap Tingkatkan Produksi Nikel

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk. (MDKA) through its subsidiary PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) is optimistic that the gold production target in 2023 will be achieved. The company is targeting solid gold production this year in the range of 120,000 troy ounces.PT BSI Director Riyadi Effendi said that gold production from the Tujuh Bukit gold mine, Banyuwangi by the end of this year is projected to reach 124,000 troy ounces. This figure will at least be less than the target set by the company."This year's target should be achieved and maybe a little more. 124 thousand ounces, we reached it," he said when met in Jakarta, Wednesday (13/12/2023).He also hopes that the price of gold on the world market will continue to increase. Moreover, the world gold price is currently above USD 2,000 per troy ounce."The price of gold is good now, above two thousand per ounce. "In the future, we hope that gold prices will stabilize and continue to increase," he said. he said.Furthermore, Riyadi revealed that continued production from the Tujuh Bukit Gold Mine open pit will be completed in 2026. Next, the company will switch to boosting mineral reserves in the form of underground copper (underground mining) which is expected to produce in 2027."In addition to the gold on the surface, we are in the exploration stage for the underground, copper. That's actually the target for next year, we will start construction and in two-three years we will produce the third largest," he said.Quoting the company's presentation material, based on the results of the Pre-Feasibility Study of the Tujuh Bukit Copper Project which was announced in the second quarter, it shows the potential of this project to become a world-class underground mine, with a total production capacity of 24 million tons of ore per year and can provide a maximum production of 112 thousand tons of copper and 366 thousand ounces of gold in concentrate per year.Image source: MDKASource: www.cnbcindonesia.com/Merdeka Copper Optimistis Capai Target Produksi Emas 2023

Qinfa Group Ltd., through PT Sumber Daya Energi (SDE) has so far disbursed a budget worth USD 300 million or the equivalent of IDR 4.6 trillion to build the SDE 1 underground coal mine area, out of the three planned SDE mine locations in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan.The mine with a depth of 180 square kilometers is estimated to be able to produce up to 15 years, with mineable coal reserves of 293 metric tons.Deputy for Investment Services at the Ministry of Investment, Ahmad Idrus, said that the Qinfa Group's investment in South Kalimantan is expected to be able to trigger national economic growth and investment realization targets."Investment from the Qinfa Group is very important and strategic in the context of realizing this investment," said Ahmad Idrus at the 'Inauguration of the First Production of the SDE 1 Underground Plant', Monday (18/12/2023).Ahmad Idrus said that the Ministry of Investment will support Qinfa Group in terms of licensing. Apart from that, the government will also support from a non-licensing perspective, for example fiscal facilities such as tax holiday.President Director China Qinfa Group, Xu Da, added that his party is committed to creating a positive impact, including job opportunities and empowering MSMEs around the region mine. "We are committed to improving and having a positive impact on economic growth, both locally and nationally," he said.Meanwhile, the value of this investment will continue to increase, in line with PT SDE's plans to build SDE 2 and 3 mines. Each existing mine is designed to produce 10 million tons of coal per year.The SDE 1 mine itself has officially started production starting today, Monday (18/12/2023), while the SDE 2 mine is targeted to start operating in 2024.For Information, PT SDE is the holder of a mining business permit (IUP) for foreign investment (PMA). in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Investment/BKPM No.4/1/IUP/PMA/2023 dated 9 February 2023 with a validity period of up to 14 May 2034 with an area of ​​18,500 hectares.In carrying out mining activities, PT SDE uses underground mining methods. According to the Feasibility Study Approval document and environmental documents, PT SDE has a maximum coal production capacity of 20 million tons per year, which will make PT SDE the largest coal mining company in Indonesia that produces coal using underground mining methods.Image source: PT Sumber Daya EnergiSource: www.ekonomi.bisnis.com/China Kucurkan Rp4,6 Triliun untuk Proyek Tambang Batu Bara di Kalsel

PT Darma Henwa Tbk (DEWA) will allocate a large amount of capital expenditure (capex) next year. This coal mining contractor issuer will allocate capex of up to USD 190 million or the equivalent of IDR 2.9 trillion.DEWA Director & Corporate Secretary Ahmad Hilyadi said that capex would be used for fleet rejuvenation and building new fleets. The rejuvenation of the new fleet is expected to make production more efficient so that DEWA's production target can be achieved.The amount of capex next year is also in line with DEWA's business transformation plan. This Bakrie Group affiliated issuer is indeed quite expansive in forming new subsidiaries. Throughout this year, DEWA has formed 8 new subsidiaries.Hilyadi said that the formation of these subsidiary businesses was a form of DEWA's business transformation to focus more on one business area.“Each business unit has one value. DEWA is currently reviewing better business transformation," said Hilyadi.Meanwhile, this year, DEWA only budgeted a capex of IDR 217 billion, most of which was for the purchase of new equipment, spare parts and components to increase production.DEWA's operational performance managed to grow as of the end of September 2023. DEWA's overburden (OB) removal volume reached 149.9 million bank cubic meters (bcm), up 27% year-on-year (yoy).DEWA's coal production volume rose 2.39% yoy to 13.34 million tons. Meanwhile the volume of material moved rose 25.23% to 160.6 million tons from 127.9 million tons in the same period last year.Image source: DEWASource: www.investasi.kontan.co.id/Darma Henwa (DEWA) Alokasikan Capex Jumbo di Tahun Depan

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) appreciated the expansion carried out by PT Smelting. The President believes that this expansion will not only increase the production capacity of copper anodes and cathodes but also add value in Indonesia."Capacity for the production of copper anodes and cathodes has increased from 1 million tonnes per year to 1.3 million tonnes per year. "This shows the commitment of PT Freeport Indonesia which is working with Mitsubishi to downstream, build downstream with expansion, so that added value can be found in Indonesia," said the President when inaugurating PT's expansion. Smelting, in Gresik Regency, East Java, Thursday (14/12/2023).The President hopes that the construction of the smelter in the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) Gresik area can increase capacity by up to 1.7 million tons per year."We hope that later with the construction of the smelter at JIIPE Gresik, an additional 1.7 million tons per year will be added. "This means that in one year our smelter can produce 3 million tons per year and the added value is all in Indonesia," he said.The Head of State believes that in the future many copper derivative industries will emerge in the country."Because with that, new industries will emerge, such as those already in the development process for copper foil, later many will go to to our country to build copper derivative industries," he said.Apart from that, President Jokowi also encouraged downstreaming not only to be carried out in mineral materials, but also in plantation and agricultural commodities. According to the President, downstreaming can increase job opportunities and add value in the country.Everything must be downstreamed so that the added value is in our country, the job opportunities are in our country, be it in plantations, agriculture, fisheries, everything. We should no longer send minerals in raw form, plantation materials, plantation commodities, agriculture in raw form," he said.In his statement after the inauguration, President Jokowi also explained that downstream efforts in every commodity in the country, which aim to increase added value, are considered capable of strengthening national economic growth."Added value is once again in our country, that is what will make this country a producing country - a production country, and the power of economic growth is in production, not consumption," said the President.Accompanying the President on this occasion were Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir, Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, President Director of PT Smelting Hideya Sato, President Director of PT Freeport Tony Wenas, Governor of East Java Khofifah Indar Parawansa, and Regent of Gresik Fandi Akhmad Yani.Image source: BPMI SetpresSource: www.setkab.go.id/Resmikan Ekspansi PT Smelting, Presiden Tekankan Nilai Tambah untuk Indonesia

MIND ID through one of its members, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), has proven its positive performance achievements. This was conveyed at the 2023 Public Expose Live held by PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI).During the event, Antam presented the latest financial performance and operational performance throughout the first nine months of 2023 (January-September 2023). It is noted that Antam has demonstrated positive financial performance growth. "As a member of the MIND ID Group, Antam continues to maintain the company's commitment to maintaining the quality of information disclosure for shareholders, one of which is by participating in Public Expose Live 2023," said MIND ID Corporate Secretary, Heri Yusuf.The information disclosure for shareholders includes several things, such as developments in operational and financial performance as well as Antam's development strategy as the main factor in making investments. In Quarter III/2023, Antam recorded a profit for the period of IDR 2.85 trillion. This figure experienced growth of eight percent from the first nine month period of 2022 (January-September 2022) amounting to IDR 2.63 trillion.Meanwhile, Antam's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in III/2023 was IDR 5.40 trillion. This number shows the consistency of Antam's achievements when compared with EBITDA achievements in Quarter III/2022.The company's net cash flow position obtained from operating activities in Quarter III/2023 also grew 93 percent compared to the achievement in 9M22, namely from IDR 2.06 trillion to IDR 3.98 trillion. This achievement strengthens Antam's financial structure with the position of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter of 2023 reaching IDR 7.54 trillion, growing 63 percent from the position at the end of the third quarter of 2022 of IDR 4.62 trillion.As for net sales, Antam was able to reach IDR 30.90 trillion in the third quarter of 2023. The dominant contribution to net sales came from domestic net sales which reached IDR 26.69 trillion or the equivalent of 86 percent of the total.This achievement is in line with the company's strategy to develop a domestic customer base for main commodities, namely gold products, nickel ore and bauxite. Gold products are the largest contributor to Antam's sales in the third quarter of 2023.Gold products account for 62 percent of Antam's total sales or IDR 19.29 trillion. In Quarter III/2023, Antam recorded a total production volume of gold metal from the company's mines of 908 kg (29,193 troy oz.) with sales reaching 19,460 kg (625,654 troy oz.).Meanwhile, the sales contribution of the nickel segment (ferronickel products and nickel ore) in Kuatr also recorded positive results. Antam was able to achieve 33 percent of its total sales in that period.The sales value of the nickel segment reached IDR 10.10 trillion, growing 19 percent from the 9M22 achievement of IDR 8.48 trillion. In 9M23, Antam's ferronickel production volume reached 15,787 tons of nickel in ferronickel (TNi), with the 9M23 ferronickel product sales volume reaching 14,132 TNi.As for nickel ore products, Antam recorded a consolidated nickel ore production volume of 10.67 million wet metric tons (wmt), an increase of 72 percent compared to the achievement in 9M22 of 6.22 million wmt. The growth in nickel ore production levels is in line with increasing domestic demand, namely up to 98 percent. In 9M22, Antam achieved sales of 4.75 million wmt, while in 9M23 it increased to 9.41 million wmt.Furthermore, the sales contribution of the bauxite and alumina segments in 9M23 was recorded at four percent of Antam's total sales. The sales value reached IDR 1.25 trillion.Throughout 9M23, Antam recorded bauxite production volume used as raw material for ore for the Chemical Grade Alumina (CGA) factory as well as sales to third parties of 1.42 million wmt. This figure grew six percent compared to the achievement in 9M22 of 1.34 million wmt.As for bauxite sales volume, it also increased by six percent. If in 9M22 it amounted to 936 thousand wmt, then in 9M23 it was recorded at 989 thousand wmt.Meanwhile, the production volume of alumina products in 9M23 reached 114,524 tons of alumina. Meanwhile, the sales volume reached 108,351 tons of alumina.As a member of theMIND ID Group, Antam is also trying to be consistent in business development projects by focusing on completing the company's strategic projects in 2023. One of these efforts is by starting the initial phase of operating the East Halmahera ferronickel plant with a capacity of 13,500 TNi per year.Antam also supports the government's target of achieving net zero emissions by 2060 by implementing green energy in the company's operational areas in a sustainable manner. In line with this, Antam is involved in developing an integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery ecosystem in Indonesia together with strategic partners.Furthermore, in terms of developing downstream bauxite commodities, currently Antam continues to focus on building a Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) factory in Mempawah, West Kalimantan. The project was developed together with PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum with a processing capacity of one million tons of SGAR per year.Antam's positive share performance can also be seen from the average daily share trading volume. In the third quarter of 2023, it reached 56.31 million shares with an average daily share transaction value reaching IDR 115.52 billion.Image source: AntamSource: www.ekonomi.republika.co.id/Pubex Live: Antam Catat Kinerja Positif, Laba Tembus Rp 2,85 Triliun

PT Bumi Resources Tbk. (BUMI) will develop a coal gasification project in Indonesia. Reportedly, the Bakrie group company is collaborating with new partners from China to develop the downstream project.Bumi Resources Director Dileep Srivastava said that the company is currently still discussing with various parties to work on downstream projects. So, the company cannot reveal the details before the agreement is finalized."So, at this time, we cannot reveal the name (company) or details," he said at the Bakrie Tower building, Jakarta, Wednesday (6/12).Dileep said that the company is open to collaborating with any party interested in working on downstream projects effectively and efficiently. "We are open to collaboration and we are looking for the most efficient and cost-effective partners we can get," he said.Dileep added, in selecting business partners, the company will consider various aspects. Among them, technology, renewal and green funding. "So, we will look at these three factors," he said.Apart from that, BUMI will also look at the potential benefits from incentives provided by the government to work on projects that are different from other projects."We will also look at the potential benefits and what government policies are regarding incentives to encourage the shift to renewable energy," he concluded.For information, some time ago the President Director of PT Bumi Resources Tbk (BUMI) Adika Nuraga Bakrie said that there would be investors who would work on downstream projects with BUMI.According to him, with the joining of partners from China, the coal downstream project carried out by subsidiaries namely PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and PT Arutmin Indonesia has changed to ammonia.Previously, these two subsidiaries planned to develop downstream coal products into methanol. According to Adika, changes to downstream products were made by considering several factors. One of them is the market."Market considerations and also perhaps if we can use 1/3 of our own ammonia capacity for ammonia nitrate, that is one consideration and is more about the market," he said when met after the Jakarta Energy Forum 2023 event, Wednesday (31/5/2023).However, Adika was reluctant to reveal more details about the potential partners in question. He also targets the groundbreaking of his coal downstream project in early 2024. "Later we will announce the name when the time is right," he said.Image source: CNBC Indonesia/Firda Dwi MuliawatiSource: www.cnbcindonesia.com/Garap Hilirisasi, Bumi Resources (BUMI) Gandeng Pemodal China

Asia's imports of seaborne thermal coal surged to the highest on record in May as cheaper prices tempted buyers in the region's developing economies.A total of 78.38 million tonnes of the fuel used primarily to generate electricity is likely to be offloaded across Asia in May, according to data compiled by commodity analysts Kpler.This is the most in Kpler data going back to January 2017, while Refinitiv data also shows record imports in May in data stretching back to January 2015.The robust May outcome comes on the back of strength in both March and April, with those two months being the second- and third-strongest months according to Kpler data.Rising thermal coal imports come as seaborne prices for the fuel continue to decline, with two of the more popular grades slipping to 16-month lows in the week to May 26.Australian coal at Newcastle Port with an energy value of 5,500 kilocalories per kg (kcal/kg) , as assessed by price reporting agency Argus, ended last week at USD 96.54 a tonne, the first time since December 2021 that it has dropped below the USD 100 level.Indonesian coal with an energy value of 4,200 kcal/kg slipped to USD 65.28 a tonne, the lowest since January 2022 and just over half of the peak of USD 120.86 reached in March last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Both these grades are popular in China and India, the world's two biggest coal importers, as well as in other developing Asian economies such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.China's imports of thermal coal remained at elevated levels in May, with Kpler estimating arrivals of 28.24 million tonnes, slightly below April's 28.42 million and March's 28.40 million.It's worth noting that the past three months have been the strongest in Kpler's data going back to January 2017, with May's imports being 137% higher than the same month in 2022.China has turned to seaborne thermal coal to meet rising electricity demand, with thermal power plants generating 83 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) more in the first four months of the year, compared with the same period in 2022.Coal-fired generation increased as hydropower struggled, with output from the clean power source dropping by 42 billion kWh in the January to April period.Imports of thermal coal by China, Japan, IndiaINDIA SURGEIndia, the world's second-biggest coal importer, has also ramped up purchases, with May arrivals of thermal grades estimated by Kpler at 16.62 million tonnes, up from April's 14.37 million and the most since July last year.Hotter than usual weather and solid economic growth are driving India's imports, with lower prices meaning coal-fired power plants that run on imported fuel can make profits even when selling into India's price-regulated electricity markets.Other buyers in developing Asian markets are also seeing rising thermal coal imports, with Vietnam expected to land 2.90 million tonnes in May, up from 2.09 million in April and the most since June 2020.Malaysia's imports are expected to be 3.26 million tonnes in May, up from 2.64 million in April and the most since March 2020.While lower prices and rising electricity demand are driving thermal coal imports in developing Asia, the advanced economies in north Asia are experiencing their usual seasonal lull between winter and summer peaks.Japan, Asia's third-biggest coal buyer, is estimated by Kpler to have imported 6.95 million tonnes of thermal grades in May, down from April's 8.55 million and 10.60 million in March.Fourth-ranked South Korea will import 6.03 million tonnes in May, down from 6.70 million in April and 6.42 million in March.These two countries tend to favour high-grade Australian coal, the price of which has also been sliding.The weekly Newcastle Index for 6,000 kcal/kg coal dropped to a 22-month low of USD 146.78 a tonne in the week to May 26, and is now down 67% from its record high of USD 442.89, reached in September last year.The bigger fall in the price of higher quality Australian thermal coal when compared to lesser grades is likely a reflection of the stronger demand for lower-quality fuel in price-sensitive buyers in Asia.Image source: REUTERS/Daniel MunozSource: www.reuters.com/Asia's seaborne thermal coal imports hit record high as prices slip

PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) or Harita Nickel continues to strive for effective and efficient use of energy in the company's nickel processing process.Head of Technical Support Harita Nickel Rico Windy Albert said, one example of optimal energy use in the company's production facilities has been implemented at one of the nickel smelters operated by a subsidiary entity, namely PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF).Meanwhile, the smelter processes high grade nickel ore or saprolite into ferronickel using a pyrometallurgical processing system called Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF).Rico said, to support the operation of the smelter facility, the company has 4 steam power generator units, each of which produces 150 megawatts of electricity or a total of 600 megawatts."The power produced from this PLTU uses coal gasification, so the combustion is cleaner," said Rico when met by the EV Exploration Team in Kawasi, Obi Island, North Maluku.He said that the effective use of energy in the production process was carried out by implementing a heat recovery system at each stage of ferronickel production. He said that the heat recovery system was implemented so that all the power produced in coal gasification at the PLTU could be used effectively.He explained that the excess heat energy produced during the process of smelting nickel ore in an electric furnace would be utilized in the previous production stage, namely calcination in a rotary kiln.Then, the excess heat energy in the calcination process will also be used in the previous stage of ferronickel production, namely drying nickel ore.Apart from that, the HJF smelter also has a water management system that can be reused in the manufacturing process."We have a holding pond to deposit rainwater and used nickel processing water, we pump it so it can be used by the smelter, so it doesn't go to waste," said Rico.Separately, Environmental Superintendent Harita Nickel Indra Maizar said that the company has a special water management system for use in nickel production activities. Indra said that Harita Nickel has two special ponds which function to collect rainwater and water used by production activities from the smelter.He said that rainwater that had been collected in the pond was pumped to the company's smelter facility to be used in the production process. The waste water used from production is then channeled back into a different pond for storage."The water will later be pumped to the smelter to be used again in the nickel processing process," said Indra.Image source: JIBI/Bisnis/Fanny KusumawardhaniSource: www.ekonomi.bisnis.com/Jelajah EV: Harita Nickel Tingkatkan Efisiensi Energi dalam Proses Produksi