Indonesia's Nickel Industry Tackles 'Dirty Nickel' Stigma

Sustainable Practices as Key Strategy

The Indonesian nickel industry is under pressure to address the 'dirty nickel' stigma due to environmental concerns ranging from mining activities to processing operations. To combat this, industry players are focusing on strengthening governance and adopting sustainable mining practices. Irwandy Arif, Chairman of Indonesia Mining Institute (IMI), emphasizes that implementing good mining practices is an absolute requirement to counter these concerns.

Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable Mining

Good mining practices encompass a series of interconnected processes that cannot be negotiated, starting from general exploration, feasibility studies, to post-mining reclamation. This comprehensive approach is essential for maintaining environmental sustainability while supporting the nation's downstream nickel development efforts. The industry recognizes that environmental management is crucial not only during operations but also in the post-mining phase.