Nonferrous Metals Processing Plant

Kawasaki entered the nonferrous metals smelting plant business by leveraging its extensive experience and track record in kiln facilities for domestic and overseas cement plants. In 1991, Kawasaki delivered ore handling facilities including a rotary kiln to the 2nd ferronickel smelting plant of PT ANTAM (Persero) Tbk in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

As a result of positive evaluation for this project, we were awarded by ANTAM to supply all equipment for the 3rd ferronickel smelting plant, including an ore processing system, a ferronickel electric furnace and a refining system, as well as to carry out on-site construction work (Contract award in 2004, completion in 2006). Furthermore, we were also awarded for the 4th ferronickel smelting plant by forming a consortium with a local company (Contract award in 2013, completion in 2015). In the 4th plant, we applied our own technology to the drying system, calcining system, and coal mill system. We have continuously contributed to the ANTAM's development and success in this way.

In addition to the above track records, we also supplied the world's largest ore processing system, coal mill system, and dust collection system to ANTAM's new ferronickel smelting plant in Halmahera Island, Indonesia (Contract award in 2016, completion in 2020). The contract for this new plant was awarded based on the track record of the SNNC project in Korea, as shown in the next section.

In 2006, we were awarded by SNNC in Korea for the 1st phase of the world's largest ferro-nickel smelting plant (Contract award in 2006, completion in 2009). Subsequently, we secured a contract for the 2nd phase of the project (Contract award in 2012, completion in 2015). These awards recognize our project management capabilities, which shortened the construction period for the 1st project by approximately 3 months and contributed to the early operation of the plant. The awards also highlighted the high regard for our established technical capabilities and support system of the plant operation.

We have provided main equipment such as a rotary kiln and a great pre-heater to domestic ferronickel producing companies. Additionally, we are striving to acquire cutting-edge technologies for constructing ferronickel smelting plants.We have the best track record and technical capabilities in the nickel smelting field, which is expected to continue to grow in the future.

We will not only continue to improve our technological capabilities based on our established track record, but also strive to create and provide new added value through our efforts toward carbon neutrality, which is a global trend.