Harita Group to Start Nickel Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate Productions
Harita Group nickel downstream expansion is poised to enter a new phase with PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), a joint venture between PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL) and Lygend Resources & Technology Co Ltd, plans to commence commercial production of nickel sulfate (NiSO4) and cobalt sulfate (CoSO4) this year.
Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP) Director Tonny H. Gultom said the commissioning of the nickel sulfate production facility is currently underway. If everything goes smoothly, the commercial production of nickel sulfate is expected to be launched by May or Jun 2023 at the latest. “The commercial production of cobalt sulfate is expected to commence this year,” Tonny said.