Bandung, 16 September 2026 – Eramet Indonesia, together with the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung (FTTM ITB), held a public lecture titled “Nickel Mine Planning and Mastery of Industrial-Scale Extraction Technologies.” The session explored the connection between academic knowledge and the decisions involved in nickel mining operations.
Mine plans are continuously refined as exploration data grows and understanding of field conditions improves. The experience shared by Weda Bay Nickel HSE Manager Ronggour Siahaan showed how operational plans are adapted in response to these developments. Planning also involves managing the impacts of mining responsibly, as emphasized by ITB Mining Engineering lecturer Dr. Jalu Kusuma Ginting. He noted that sustainability is not about eliminating all impacts of mining, but about managing them responsibly.
Once the ore has been mined, processing enables its nickel content to be extracted and put to use. ITB Metallurgical Engineering Professor Prof. Zaki Mubarok noted that the industry’s future focus should not only be on increasing processing capacity, but also on improving process efficiency and making more effective use of available resources. He highlighted materials in tailings, or the residual material left after processing, that may still hold economic value. The discussion pointed to opportunities for future engineers to develop solutions that create greater value from available resources.
The connection between mining, processing, and downstream industries is also shaping the development of Indonesia’s nickel sector. Eramet Indonesia CEO Jerome Baudelet explained how this integration can increase value added while strengthening Indonesia’s position in global supply chains.
Through this session, students were encouraged to connect their knowledge of mining and metallurgy with the demands of the professional world—from planning operations and managing impacts to finding more efficient ways to make use of mineral resources.
