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Jsl Global Declares Commercial Operations Of Its Rkef Smelter Facility In Indonesia

19/09/2024
The successful commissioning and declaration of commercial production of JSL Global’s first 2-line RKEF smelter project in Weda Bay, Indonesia, a joint venture with Eternal Tsingshan, the world’s largest stainless steel producer, significantly strengthens its global nickel production capabilities crucial for stainless steel and EV battery manufacturing customers.

JSL Global received IUI () from the Indonesian government, enabling its first 2-Line RKEF Smelter facilities at Weda Bay Industrial Park, Indonesia, to produce and sell commercially. This milestone was achieved ahead of the targeted schedule, with trial production commencing 3 months ago in June 2024. The company has successfully reached commercial production targets of 80% levels of its rated capacity.

In partnership with Eternal Tsingshan, the world’s largest stainless steel producer, this smelter marks a major step forward for JSL Global in expanding its nickel production capabilities, crucial for stainless steel and EV battery manufacturing customers worldwide. This joint venture provides JSL Global a competitive advantage in ensuring a defined and reliable supply of Nickel Pig Iron (NPI) and Nickel Matte to meet the demands of its strategic customer base.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE

The newly commissioned 2-line RKEF smelter has a production capacity of 28ktpa (thousand tons of nickel equivalent) annually, capable of producing both NPI and Nickel Matte. This versatility enables it to cater to various market needs.
“As our first smelter project in Indonesia, it represents a strategic investment in Southeast Asia with a world-class JV partner. The smelter’s electric furnaces are designed for processing low-grade ore, providing long-term operational sustainability. Operated by world-class partners, the facility benefits from expertise in low-cost, efficient production processes.”
Topendra Nayak
Head of Strategic Investments, JSLGC.

Transformative Impact On The Broader Industry

Nickel Matte is essential for stainless steel production and increasingly important in the battery manufacturing sector for EVs. With the rising demand for EVs, this expansion strengthens JSL Global’s capacity to capitalize on future growth, fortifying the company’s foothold and unlocking new opportunities in a rapidly evolving market
“As our first smelter project in Indonesia, it represents a strategic investment in Southeast Asia with a world-class JV partner. The smelter’s electric furnaces are designed for processing low-grade ore, providing long-term operational sustainability. Operated by world-class partners, the facility benefits from expertise in low-cost, efficient production processes.”
Topendra Nayak
Head of Strategic Investments, JSLGC.

ABOUT JSLGC

Singapore-based JSL Global is one of the fastest-growing privately-held companies operating in the global stainless steel ecosystem. In just 5 years, we’ve become a trusted and preferred partner for businesses across the value chain, with reliable metal and mineral sourcing facilities, a strong global trading network of stainless steel products, strategic investments in RKEF plants, and 1GW RTC clean power projects under implementation. Operating to the highest ESG standards globally, we are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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