Harita Nickel (NCKL) Boosts Operational Efficiency to Navigate Global Nickel Industry Dynamics
Tue 02 Jun 2026, 16:21 PM
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Harita Nickel (NCKL) is preparing a range of strategies to navigate global nickel industry dynamics in 2026.
The integrated nickel producer said it will continue implementing disciplined operations across its end-to-end value chain, from mining activities to downstream processing.
Head of Investor Relations Lukito Gozali said NCKL is maintaining operational efficiency and responsible business practices amid increasingly challenging industry conditions.
“The global nickel industry is currently very dynamic and full of challenges. Our focus is to ensure operations remain efficient, measured, and responsible,” Lukito said in a written statement over the weekend.
He added that integration from mining to processing allows the company to better manage productivity and operational effectiveness, while still prioritizing governance standards and long-term sustainability.
On performance, NCKL booked revenue of IDR 29.63 trillion in 2025 and IDR 6.81 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. Lukito said the company will continue running its operations in a disciplined manner amid uncertain market conditions.
From an operational standpoint, he noted that all production lines are currently running according to targets, covering nickel ore mining, pyrometallurgical processing via Rotary Kiln Electric Furnace (RKEF), and hydrometallurgical processing through High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL), which produces mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) and nickel sulphate.
“The company maintains a disciplined operational approach across the entire value chain in response to the increasingly volatile market environment,” he added.
NCKL is also continuing the gradual rollout of renewable energy initiatives, including the development of a 40 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant and a 50 MW waste heat recovery power facility linked to its HPAL operations.
In addition, the company is developing an Energy Management System aligned with ISO 50001 standards to ensure more structured and sustainable energy efficiency.
The company has also entered the corrective action phase under evaluation based on the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards.
It is preparing for an audit under the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) Supply Chain Due Diligence Plus (SCDDP) module as part of its broader ESG strengthening efforts and responsible supply chain practices.
“Harita Nickel continues to strengthen its commitment to reducing carbon emissions toward net zero by 2060,” Lukito said.
In the first quarter of 2026, NCKL reported avoided emissions of 977,278 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, up 37% from the same period last year. The improvement was driven by waste heat recovery, biodiesel usage, and coal gasification technology.
Lukito said the company’s integrated model from mining to processing enables stronger productivity, improved operational efficiency, and greater resilience in facing future industry developments.
“Amid an increasingly dynamic and challenging industry environment, the company will remain focused on efficiency, operational optimisation, and strengthening long-term competitiveness,” he said.
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