PT Aneka Tambang Tbk or Antam is still in the process of joint studies with partners, covering aspects of capacity, time, and location for the details of the EV Battery project to be developed. 

Antam's Corporate Secretary, Syarif Faisal Alkadrie, in his statement on Monday, said that the scope of projects carried out by Antam and its strategic partners includes nickel mining and nickel ore processing, which will then be used to produce battery raw materials, manufacture batteries, and recycle batteries.

"With these strategic steps, it is hoped that they can support the company's vision and mission in becoming a leading global corporation, increasing TKDN, and providing maximum benefits for the community," said Faisal.

Antam also recorded Zero Fatality achievement on the implementation of OHS Principles during the first semester of 2022.

He said the company continues to carry out its commitment to implement sustainable growth by implementing best practices in every line of operation, always being careful in looking at market opportunities, planning exploration activities aggressively, effectively. , and market-based.

"Antam's compliance with mining practices and good governance has been proven by the achievement of important milestones during 2022," he said.

One of them is the recording of Zero Fatality achievements on the application of OHS Principles during the First Semester of 2022.

Not only that, Antam received awards in the field of Corporate Governance, namely the BUMN Award and the IICD Corporate Governance Award. Antam also won awards in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, namely the BCOMSS Award and the CSR & PDB Award.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk or Antam continues to innovate in running its business with a focus on increasing product value added, optimizing production and sales levels, as well as implementing appropriate and efficient cost management strategies, in maximizing yields from nickel, gold and bauxite commodities.

In relation to the company's business development, in 2022, Antam has signed a power purchase agreement for the Ferronickel Smelter in Haltim with PLN, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PLN for electricity supply at ANTAM's Ferronickel Plant in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi using New and Renewable Energy (EBT) based power plants.

"In addition, we will also spin-off some nickel mining business segments to subsidiaries that have been approved by shareholders through the EGMS on August 23. Previously, we also signed cooperation with several strategic partners related to nickel downstreaming and industrial estate development. between Antam and CNGR," continued Faisal.

Source: https://sultra.antaranews.com/berita/426821/pt-antam-studi-bersama-mitra-kembangkan-proyek-ev-battery