How North Maluku Protects the Environment Amidst Nickel Downstream Processing

The Governor of North Maluka, Sherly Tjoanda Laos, has ensured the North Maluku Provincial Government’s commitment to driving the regional economy through the utilisation of natural resources, particularly nickel. This initiative includes improving human resource quality, enhancing healthcare services and facilities, and strengthening road and bridge infrastructure.

Regarding nickel downstreaming, the North Maluku Provincial Government is encouraging the business community to commit to implementing Good Mining Practices by adhering to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles to maintain environmental sustainability. The provincial government also continues to supervise replanting and reclamation efforts to ensure that the industry remains responsible in restoring forest functions and environmental conditions following the mining process.

On the other hand, the North Maluku Provincial Government continues to strive to maintain growth momentum by preserving the attractiveness of investment, primarily in the nickel downstreaming sector, while simultaneously encouraging new sources of economic growth.

In addition to nickel downstreaming, North Maluku is encouraging the farming and fishing sectors to ensure food can be produced within the province. This includes initiatives such as the opening of 10,000 hectares of new rice fields, the development of the ‘Merah Putih’ fishing villages, and the expansion of coconut downstreaming.