【SMM Nickel Flash】Vale's IGP Morowali HPAL Project Receives Two Autoclaves

Published: Sep 30, 2026 11:34 (GMT+8)

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On September, Vale Indonesia announced two autoclaves had arrived at its IGP Morowali HPAL project in Central Sulawesi, marking further progress in construction.

The project is targeted to start operations by the end of 2026, with initial nickel production capacity of around 60,000 mt/y in MHP. A third autoclave is expected to arrive in late September or early October.

Once operational, the project is expected to increase demand for limonite nickel ore in the Morowali area.

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