【SMM Flash News】PT Vale Indonesia’s 2026 RKAB Quotas Fall Significantly Short of Targets for Bahodopi and Pomalaa

Published: Apr 16, 2026 17:12

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PT Vale Indonesia (INCO) reports a major shortfall in its 2026 approved RKAB quotas compared to internal targets. The Bahodopi mine was granted 2.31 million tons (74% below target), while Pomalaa received 5.8 million tons (68% below target). CEO Bernardus Irmanto noted that the Pomalaa quota falls short of the 7 million tons needed for the smelter's planned August 2026 launch. Combined with a 6% decline in Sorowako’s nickel matte target (67,645 tons) due to furnace maintenance, INCO faces tightening supply constraints across its 2026 roadmap.

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