Responsible growth is realised when every business achievement\ndelivers benefits for communities, the environment and future\ngenerations.<\/p>\n
Coinciding with its 58th anniversary, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale)\nreaffirmed this commitment through various initiatives in Morowali,\nencompassing the strengthening of nickel downstream processing,\nenvironmental rehabilitation, improvements in healthcare service\nquality, and investment in human resource development.<\/p>\n
Under the theme \u2018Resilient and Responsible: Growing with Integrity,\nLeading with Responsibility\u2019, the series of activities held on 21\u201325\nJuly 2026 served as a reflection of PT Vale\u2019s 58-year journey in\nbuilding a responsible mining industry, whilst also reinforcing the\ndevelopment of the Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) Morowali as part of\nthe company\u2019s contribution to national downstream processing and\nsustainable development.<\/p>\n
Bernardus Irmanto, President Director & CEO of PT Vale Indonesia\nTbk, said the 58th anniversary is an important moment for the company to\nreflect on its long journey in building a mining industry focused not\nonly on business achievement, but also on creating positive impact for\ncommunities and the environment.<\/p>\n
\u2018For 58 years, PT Vale has learnt that true success is measured not\nonly by operational performance and business growth, but also by how\nmuch benefit we can create for communities, the environment and future\ngenerations. That is why we are committed to continuing to grow with\nintegrity, lead with responsibility, and ensure that every achievement\ngoes hand in hand with sustainability and shared prosperity,\u2019 said\nBernardus.<\/p>\n
He added that these achievements are the result of collaboration\namong all stakeholders who have supported the company\u2019s journey,\nparticularly in developing IGP Morowali. \u2018I extend my highest gratitude\nand appreciation to all employees and the extended PT Vale family,\ncentral and regional governments, communities around our operational\nareas, business partners, contractors, strategic working partners,\ncommunity figures, and all stakeholders who have supported PT Vale\u2019s\njourney and growth to this day,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Building a Foundation for Sustainable Growth<\/p>\n
The 58th anniversary celebrations on 21 July 2026 began with two\nimportant milestones reflecting PT Vale\u2019s growth direction in Morowali:\nthe inauguration of the Pevalea Dormitory as an investment in employee\nwellbeing, and first-semester 2026 nickel ore sales that have surpassed\ntwo million tonnes. Both achievements reflect the company\u2019s commitment\nto balancing business growth with human resource development as a\nfoundation for sustainability.<\/p>\n
Amid accelerating project development in Morowali, PT Vale believes\noperational success can only be achieved through human resources working\nin a safe, healthy and comfortable environment. The Pevalea Dormitory\nstands as a symbol of the company\u2019s commitment to improving employees\u2019\nquality of life whilst strengthening a productive and sustainable work\nculture.<\/p>\n
At the same time, sales of more than two million tonnes of nickel ore\nmark an important milestone reflecting the dedication and collaboration\nof everyone at PT Vale in supporting the company\u2019s responsible\ngrowth.<\/p>\n
Answering the Future Through Sustainable Downstream Processing<\/p>\n
PT Vale\u2019s commitment to creating greater added value for Indonesia\nwas demonstrated again on 22 July 2026 with the arrival of an autoclave,\nthe main equipment for the Sambalagi High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL)\nProject.<\/p>\n
This milestone is significant in the construction of a low-carbon\nnickel processing facility that forms part of IGP Morowali as well as a\nNational Strategic Project.<\/p>\n
More than just the arrival of an industrial equipment item, the\nautoclave represents the transformation of Indonesia\u2019s mining industry\ntowards downstream processing that generates higher added value. With\nHPAL technology, limonite ore \u2014 previously of limited economic value \u2014\ncan be processed into Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), the key raw\nmaterial for the electric vehicle battery industry.<\/p>\n
Through this project, developed together with GEM Co., Ltd.\u00a0and\nEcoPro, PT Vale is not only strengthening the global electric vehicle\nsupply chain but also contributing to Indonesia\u2019s energy transition and\nlow-carbon economic agenda.<\/p>\n
Protecting the Environment, Delivering Benefits for Communities<\/p>\n
This sustainability commitment was also realised through\nenvironmental reclamation and tree-planting activities along the\nBahopenila River in Onepute Jaya village on 24 July 2026. Some 300\nsaplings were planted along the riverbanks as part of efforts to\nrehabilitate the river catchment, mitigate erosion and flood risks, and\nprotect the local ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Through this activity, PT Vale affirmed that environmental\nrestoration is an inseparable part of responsible mining practice.<\/p>\n
On the same day, PT Vale also held a blood donation drive with the\nMorowali Regency Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and the Bahomotefe Community\nHealth Centre to support regional blood stocks and foster solidarity and\nsocial care within the company and the wider community. The drive\ncollected 77 bags of blood, subsequently distributed through PMI\nMorowali to help meet blood needs for communities in Morowali Regency\nand surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
The Best Investment Is People<\/p>\n
The series of 58th anniversary events in Morowali concluded on 25\nJuly 2026 with two programmes focused on developing the quality of human\nresources.<\/p>\n
The first was the closing of the Service Excellence Improvement\nProgramme for health workers at the Bahomotefe Community Health Centre,\nwhich had run for three months. It aims to strengthen a culture of\nservice excellence so that communities can receive more professional,\nempathetic and responsive healthcare services.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, around 150 students from SMA Alkhairaat Kolono and SMK\nBungku Timur attended a Motivation and Preparation Class for Facing\nPost-School Challenges, covering personal development, career\nopportunities, artificial intelligence (AI) and communication\nskills.<\/p>\n
Through these two programmes, PT Vale believes that sustainable\ndevelopment is realised not only through investment in infrastructure\nand industry, but also through developing people capable of navigating\nchange and building a better future.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/vale-strengthens-downstreaming-and-sustainability-in-morowali-1785113416", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }