The Sampala Project is a strategic nickel mining initiative under Nickel Industries Limited, committed to supporting the global transition to clean and sustainable energy. Located in Desa Le-Le, Bahodopi, within the Morowali district of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, the project comprises three contiguous nickel concessions— PT Mandiri Jaya Nickel (MJN), PT Erabaru Timur Lestari (ETL), and CV Gita Flora (GF)—with a combined area of 6,654 hectares.

Located approximately 36.9 kilometers from the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), the Sampala Project benefits from close proximity to Nickel Industries' existing rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) and high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) operations, facilitating efficient integration into downstream processing activities.

As of the latest assessments, the project boasts an initial JORC-compliant Mineral Resource of 187 million dry metric tonnes (dmt) at an average grade of 1.2% nickel and 0.09% cobalt, equating to approximately 2.3 million tonnes of contained nickel and 0.2 million tonnes of cobalt . Notably, this resource estimate is based on exploration of just 900 hectares, representing a fraction of the total project area.

Ongoing exploration efforts have identified an Exploration Target ranging from 350 million dmt to 700 million dmt, with nickel grades between 0.9% and 1.1%, underscoring the project's potential to become one of the world's largest nickel deposits.

The development of the Sampala Project is poised to enhance Nickel Industries' self-sufficiency in nickel ore supply, ensuring greater traceability and sustainability in its operations. With a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and community engagement, the Sampala Project aims to set a benchmark for responsible and modern mining practices in Indonesia and beyond.