Vale Indonesia promotes local vendor involvement for Pomalaa project

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk is working to increase the participation of local businesses in the supply chain for its Indonesia Growth Project (IGP) in Pomalaa. To facilitate this, the company held a socialization session regarding local vendor prequalification in Kolaka Regency on October 29, 2026.

The event targeted business owners from five empowerment areas: Tanggetada, Pomalaa, Baula, Wundulako, and Kolaka. During the session, Vale Indonesia provided detailed information on registration processes, verification, administrative requirements, and the necessary stages for potential vendors to qualify for upcoming tenders.

Mohammad Rifai, Head of the Pomalaa Project, stated that strengthening the capacity of local businesses is a commitment to ensuring the project's economic benefits reach the surrounding communities. He emphasized the goal of providing equal access to information and opportunities through a transparent process, aiming to build a professional and competitive local business ecosystem that meets the company's safety, quality, and governance standards.