Weda Bay Nickel Strengthens Mine Reclamation and Revegetation Efforts

PT Weda Bay Nickel continues to strengthen environmental management through the implementation of reclamation and revegetation activities in operational mining areas. This effort is part of the company’s sustainable approach to ensuring that every stage of operations proceeds alongside the restoration of environmental functions. WBN is committed to continuing these strategic initiatives to minimize the impact of its operational activities on the surrounding environment.

Based on the latest reclamation report up to March 2026, Weda Bay Nickel has reclaimed 223.43 hectares of land as part of efforts to restore the ecological functions of the mining operational area. The reclaimed areas are spread across several locations within WBN’s operational area, including Kao Rahai, Biri-Biri, and Tofu.

Meanwhile, revegetation is being carried out gradually in accordance with the reclamation plan approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and in line with applicable regulations. This effort is also supported by Weda Bay Nickel’s 2.02-hectare nursery facility, which enables the company to prepare and cultivate various plant species required for revegetation in post-mining reclamation areas.

The reclamation process includes land contour reshaping, the planting of various vegetation species, and monitoring plant growth to ensure that the restoration process progresses optimally.

Weda Bay Nickel Health, Safety, and Environment Manager Ronggour Siahaan said that reclamation is an inseparable part of the company’s operational cycle.

“We implement environmental management as part of every stage of operations, from planning and implementation to monitoring and restoring areas that have completed mining activities. Various activities involving employees and business partners also strengthen this culture, ensuring that environmental responsibility can be applied consistently in daily activities,” Ronggour said in an official statement on Friday (17/7/2026).

This commitment is realized through various initiatives involving employees and business partners. In June 2026, WBN planted 1,000 tree seedlings in three operational areas, namely Kao Rahai, Biri-Biri, and Tofu.

In addition, WBN also held a Clean Up Day in June 2026 in several employee and contractor residential areas. During the activity, participants cleaned surrounding areas while sorting waste according to type to build more responsible waste management habits.

Together with its contractors, Weda Bay Nickel also implements the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle through the management and reuse of unused materials as part of circular economy practices. Materials such as scrap metal and used drums are processed into creative and functional products, including heavy equipment miniatures and furniture.

All of these activities are part of Weda Bay Nickel’s internal initiative themed “Weda Today, Earth Tomorrow,” which was carried out in conjunction with World Environment Day 2026. “Through this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to implementing environmental awareness, not only in operational areas but also in daily activities. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen collaboration with employees and business partners to support more responsible mining operational practices and minimize their impact on the surrounding environment,” said Ronggour.

Source: https://investor.id/business/446924/weda-bay-nickel-perkuat-reklamasi-dan-revegetasi-tambang

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