The five largest nickel mines in operation in Indonesia
Jul 2, 2025
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here are more than 194 nickel mines in operation globally, of which 14 are in Indonesia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest nickel mines by production in Indonesia in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Weda Bay Project
The Weda Bay Project is a surface mine located in Maluku. It is owned by Tsingshan Holding Group and produced an estimated 516.7 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2069. Buy the profile here.
2. PT Halmahera Persada Lygend Project
Located in North Maluku, the PT Halmahera Persada Lygend Project is owned by Ningbo Lygend Mining. The mine produced an estimated 95.18 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. Buy the profile here.
3. Sorowako Mine
The Sorowako Mine is located in South Sulawesi. It is owned by Vale and produced an estimated 64.1 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2045. Buy the profile here.
4. PT Huayue Nickel Cobalt Project
The PT Huayue Nickel Cobalt Project, owned by Huayou Cobalt, is mine located in Central Sulawesi. The mine produced an estimated 42 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Pakal Island Mine
Owned by Mining Industry Indonesia, the Pakal Island Mine is a surface mine located in North Maluku. It produced an estimated 35.97 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. Buy the profile here.
