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    Progressive Reclamation to Transform the Post-Mined Lands

    Nickel mining plays a vital role in supporting modern industries, particularly in the transition towards environmentally friendly energy sources. To facilitate this transition, concerted efforts should be undertaken to ensure that nickel mining can coexist harmoniously with nature while also striving to achieve minimal harm or disruption to the surrounding ecosystem. 

    Therefore, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk recognizes the company's significant responsibility to the environment and the implementation of reclamation to restore former mining land to its natural or productive state. Reclamation not only helps mitigate ecosystem disruption and the loss of biodiversity but also preserves local water resources, prevents soil erosion, and reduces emissions of harmful pollutants. 

    In an age where sustainability is paramount, nickel mining reclamation is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity to ensure that we meet our resource needs while preserving the environment for future generations.

    PT Vale Indonesia Tbk actively practices progressive reclamation, reclaiming land in stages as areas become available rather than waiting for all mining operations to conclude. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk has been conducting progressive reclamation since the beginning of mine activity by integrating mine planning and reclamation to minimize remaining active mine area limited to operation only. This proactive approach not only minimizes environmental impacts but also reduces direct disruptions to ecosystems while expediting habitat recovery.

    By 2025, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk aims to reclaim 70% of mining land. This reclamation process aims to restore ex-mining land to its pre-mining condition by planting endemic species such as Ebony (Diospyros celebica), Dengen (Dillenia serrata), Kaloju (Caralia braciata), and others. To ensure the healthy growth of these plants, maintenance is conducted every 6 months for the first three years after planting. Monitoring continues until the plants establish an independent and sustainable vegetation ecosystem.

    Modern Nursery PT Vale Indonesia

    To support reclamation activities on ex-mining land, the company has established a modern nursery. Located within the Sorowako Block, this 2.5-hectare facility is capable of producing up to 700,000 seeds annually. The nursery houses at least 65 different plant species, with a primary focus on local varieties such as Ebony trees (Diospyros celebica) and Dengen trees (Dillenia sp.). This nursery aligns with PT Vale Indonesia's annual target of planting 2,000 Ebony trees and 4,000 Dengen Wood trees on ex-mining land, showcasing the company's commitment to habitat restoration and the development of a biodiversity management plan that adheres to the "no net loss" principle.

    Impact

    • As of Q2 2023, out of a total mine area of 5,596 hectares, we've successfully rehabilitated 3,635 hectares (65%). From those 3,635 Ha already evaluated by the Ministry of Mineral Energy Resources and 86.7% deemed success.

    • As of Q2 2023, we have successfully planted endemic and superior local plants, which consist of planting 19,034 Ebony (Diospyros celebica) tree and 30,895  Dengen (Dillenia serata) trees. Overall, more than 3.7 million trees have been planted since the start of the program.

    • We have the largest Ebony conservation 24,022 trees and 40% local species in rehabilitation program.

    Foto: Vale Indonesia

    • SDG 15:  Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

      • 15.2 By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally

      • 15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation neutral world

      • 15.5 Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species

    Principle 7.2: Assess and address risks and impacts to biodiversity and ecosystem services by implementing the mitigation hierarchy, with the ambition of achieving no-net-loss of biodiversity.

    Foto: Vale Indonesia