Supporting PMDN, Nickel Matte MMP's Groundbreaking Smelter Inaugurated By The Minister Of Industry

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JAKARTA - PT Mitra Murni Perkasa (MMP) carried out the laying of the first stone for the construction of a nickelcurrency smelter which was attended directly by the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, M.Si., Deputy Governor of East Kalimantan, H. Hadi Mulyadi, S.Si, M.Si., on Monday, September 11, 2023.

The activities carried out at the MMP site, Kariangau, West Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, were also attended by Pangdam VI/Mulawarman, Major General Tri Budi Oetomo, SE, East Kalimantan Police Chief, Inspector General. Pol. Drs. Imam Sugianto, M.Si., Balikpapan Mayor, H. Rahmad Mas'ud, SE, ME, Founder of MMS Group Indonesia, Andrew Hidayat and management of MMS Group Indonesia (MSSGI), a number of representatives from PT PLN (Persero), representatives of EPC-ENFI contractors, representatives of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) as well as directors of Murni Perkasa Partners (MMP).

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang said the Government continues to support efforts to grow domestic industries, especially the smelter industry in the context of downstreaming industries in Indonesia. The Ministry of Industry will certainly provide full support to PT MMP, so that all PT MMP activities can run immediately according to plan.

"PT MMP will also utilize electricity supply from the national electricity grid (PLN) to support the electricity needs of the smelter. We give appreciation to all investors and the ranks of the Board of Directors of PT Mitra Murni Perkasa for its commitment to building the nickel smelter industry in Indonesia to support the development of the electric vehicle battery industry in order to contribute to the success of the downstream program and become an important step towards Indonesia Gold 2045," said Agus.

The arrears of the construction of the MMP nickel smelter since 2020 have gone through a feasibility study process, land preparation, electricity supply cooperation agreement with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero), and the construction of a jetty facility under construction by PT PP (Persero).

The MMP has also signed a Engineering contract, Procurement and Construction (EPC) together with China ENFI on July 12, 2023, in Jakarta.

The construction of the MMP nickel smelter project is projected to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2024. This smelter produces 27,800 tons of nickeljare per year with a nickel level of 78% to support the industry's clarification and development of the national battery industry.

"On this good day, the MMP nickel smelter has officially begun to be built. Indonesia plays an important role in providing world nickel raw materials and has a bargaining position, especially in the development of global electric vehicles. We hope that MMP, which is 100 percent of PMDN, can become a pilot project in the nickel smelter industry. This smelter facility is not just a project, but is an embodiment of our value and aspiration for economic growth and the surrounding community by implementing the use of the latest environmentally friendly technology, as well as prioritizing good governance," said Adhi Mustopo, Managing Director of MMP, in his remarks at the MMP nickel smelter groundbreaking event.

Functional testing in conditions without the load of the MMP nickel smelter is planned to be carried out by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, thorough testing of the production and product processes produced until the peak load is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.