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IGP Morowali

Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali is an integrated nickel mining and processing project with an investment of around Rp 37,5 trillion.

Mining activities by PT Vale take place in Bungku Timur. Nickel ore from the mining is processed at a processing facility with RKEF technology in Sambalagi Village.

The RKEF factory is a collaboration between PT Vale and Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd (TISCO) and Shandong Xinhai Technology Co., Ltd (Xinhai).

IGP Morowali is the second growth project inaugurated by PT Vale, after the Pomalaa Project, which was inaugurated in November 2022.

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About IGP Morowali

RKEF Smelter 3D Model

The nickel processing facility in Morowali will be the second lowest carbon emission RKEF factory in Indonesia after PT Vale's smelter in Sorowako.

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Our Advantages

The smelter at IGP Morowali will produce a capacity of up to 73 thousand tons of nickel per year.

IGP Morowali will be the first RKEF factory in Indonesia to be supported by a liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant with capacity of up to 500 megawatts (MW).

We also prepared a post-mining management plan by preparing a nursery to support land revegetation.

All plans allign with our commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Priority on Environmental, Social and Governance

Protecting the Environment

We are committed to bringing our best operating practices from Sorowako to this expansion project. Regarding the environment, IGP Morowali will apply good mining practices as has been implemented in Sorowako.

Growing With Community

We are also committed to advancing the economy, increasing community capacity, and protecting the environment in conducting business and operations.

Even though the mining and processing activities at IGP Morowali have not started yet, we continue to run various social programs. In 2015-2021, we have disbursed IDR46.06 billion for various Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) programs. One of them, in 2021, we have started introducing the Organic System of Rice Intensification (SRI) concept to farmers in the empowerment area.

Talent Priority and Governance

We are committed to complying with laws and regulations and upholding human rights.

Our recruitment process at IGP Morowali adheres to our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) commitment. This project is projected to absorb up to 15 thousand workers in the construction phase.

We will also optimize the involvement of local entrepreneurs in the Morowali Site. We have conducted a series of Technical Training activities for Local Entrepreneurs to Participate in Goods and Services Tenders.
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Groundbreaking Indonesia Growth Project Morowali

We are working together with reputable partners under PT BNSI to realize a low-carbon nickel mining and processing in Morowali, Central Sulawesi. We officially started the project, called Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali, with a Groundbreaking ceremony on 10 February 2023.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto Appreciated the Morowali Indonesia Growth Project (IGP).

Airlangga also commended the technology applied in the processing process as PT Vale's effort and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The commitment, according to Airlangga, is an evident of a down streaming effort that is oriented toward a green economy. 

Governor of Central Sulawesi: We Support PT Vale's Project

The Governor of Central Sulawesi Rusdy Mastura expressed his support for the PT Vale Indonesia and PT Bahodopi Smelter Nickel Indonesia projects in Morowali Regency.

Regent of Morowali: The Project is Evidence of PT Vale's commitment to Nickel Downstreaming with a Low Carbon Smelter

The Regent of Morowali Taslim expressed his support for the PT Vale’s IGP Morowali Project. His administration also ready to assist the project while hoping the company bring prosperity to local people. 

IGP Morowali Groundbreaking and Expectation from Local Talents

At the Morowali IGP Groundbreaking ceremony, PT Vale involved support from local talents. These local talents in Morowali will later have an important role when the project is running. In addition to helping implement this ESG-based project, local talents are also expected to increase competitiveness and help achieve economic prosperity. 

Ululere Village Farmers: Organic SRI Is More Profitable

More profitable and environmentally friendly, the two main reasons for Faisal and the farmer group in Ululere Village, Morowali to switch to organic rice farming.

Booklet "Low Carbon Integrated Nickel Mining in Morowali"

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) welcomes another development project in Indonesia, which called Indonesia Growth Project (IGP). PT Vale will develop IGP Morowali, an integrated nickel mining project in Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi.
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IGP Morowali information updates

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali terus mewujudkan komitmennya untuk menciptakan kemandirian masyarakat di area operasionalnya.

Dukung Pengembangan UMKM, PT Vale IGP Morowali Gelar Pelatihan Pembuatan Standarisasi Pengemasan Ikan Asap

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali terus mewujudkan komitmennya untuk menciptakan kemandirian masyarakat di area operasionalnya.

 
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Penjabat (Pj) Bupati Morowali, Rachmansyah Ismail mendukung komitmen keberlanjutan perseroan saat meninjau progres konstruksi project PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali.

Kunker ke PT Vale, Pj Bupati Morowali Dukung Komitmen Keberlanjutan Perseroan

Penjabat (Pj) Bupati Morowali, Rachmansyah Ismail mendukung komitmen keberlanjutan perseroan saat meninjau progres konstruksi project PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali.

 
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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

Peringatan Bulan K3, PT Vale Tegaskan Komitmen Terhadap Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

 
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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

Peringatan Bulan K3, PT Vale Tegaskan Komitmen Terhadap Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

 
Visual wave artifact Vale
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

Peringatan Bulan K3, PT Vale Tegaskan Komitmen Terhadap Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) kian menegaskan komitmennya dalam menerapkan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada area operasionalnya.

 
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