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Journal : Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology

Geochemical Properties and Critical Mineral Potential of Ni-Laterite Deposits in Advancing Clean Energy Technology Development Fatimah, Dian Yesy; Setiawan, Erwin; Prasojo, Adhen Salahudin Al Ayubi; Ulvah, Febria; Kurniawan, Rizki
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Special Issue from The 2nd International Conference on Upstream Energy Technology and Digitalization
Publisher : UIR PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2025.10.1.1.24150

Abstract

Critical elements refer to a group of elements that possess strategic significance and play a vital role in the national economy, as well as in national defense and security. These minerals are at risk of supply disruptions and lack suitable substitutes. In clean energy industries, critical elements are particularly important, especially for electric vehicle components. Aligned with national commitments expressed in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration. Nickel laterite deposits are one of the key sources with high potential for critical elements. This research focuses on critical elements in nickel deposits, which are Ni, Co, Mn, Cr and Al, and their resource potential in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi. The methods used are geochemical data, field data, and reference studies. The methods used in the research include literature study, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) geochemical analysis of all samples using the Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) method using Microsoft Excel, Data modelling using scatter plot and heatmap of spearman correlation. The findings indicate that the enrichment of critical elements such as cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), aluminum (Al), and chromium (Cr) is concentrated in the limonite zone and associated with Fe with various ranges of 0.04-0.14% Co, 0.27-1.13% MnO, 1.03-4.60%Cr2O3, 2.82-9.94% Al2O3 content, whereas nickel (Ni) is enriched in the saprolite zone and associated with Mg with a various range 0.5-3.17%Ni. Overall, the concentration of critical elements other than Ni and Co is typically lower in nickel laterite deposits with high nickel content. With continuous advancements in extraction technologies through research, all zones of laterization in nickel laterite deposits, not just the nickel-rich saprolite zone, could be optimally utilized. This would enhance the potential of nickel laterite deposits as a valuable commodity, contributing significantly to the acceleration of the energy transition towards cleaner energy through clean energy-based technologies.
Co-Authors Agustina, Puti Ahmad Zainuddin Alifia Wida Izzati, Alifia Wida Aminuyati Andriyani, Fitri Aniklambas, Henny Paulina Anwariyah, Khusnul Aries Saifudin Aryanto, Mukhlis Atik Muhimatun A Awanda, Regani Rio Bafirman HB Baskoro, Aji Boike Janus Anshory, Boike Janus Br Sitepu, Sri Mahareni Cecep Hilman Dana Indra Sensuse Dwi Cahyani, Sellynda ERNAWATI " Erwin Setiawan, Erwin Fatimah, Dian Yesy Firman Firman Frisca Mareyta Ginanjar, Wahyu Girsang, Rosmaria Habibi Al Amin, Habibi Hendra Purnama Herawani, Febrina Husna, Shofiatul Intan, Ayu Ismail Ismail Ismail Nurdin Jamal, Adam Khoerunnisa, Maulida Rahmah Lia, Mayanda Lisandari, Yani Lusa, Sofian Manzilatusifa, Uus Mashudi , Miftahul Jannah Mitro Subroto Mugiastuti, Eka Nadya Safitri, Nadya Netrawati, Netrawati Neviyarni Noer, Zakiah Nola, Surya Nurcholifah, Siti Nurhadi, Akhmad Nurhidayah, Maulida Pramudiyanto, Alvian Prasojo, Adhen Salahudin Al Ayubi Puspitasari, Dara Putra, Said Nusa Putri, Rizqiana Putri, Sabrina Rachmat Trijono Rahmadani, Arnila Dinar Ria Rif’atunidaudina Riswan Riswan Rochma, Nur Salim, Nixon Salsabil, Amalia Zulfa Sandi, Muhammad Topan Santoso, Kezia Viola Satmata, Kyash Sabda Gusti Prabu Sayitno, Sayitno Sazeli Rifki, Muhamad Setyawan, Rahmat Afandi Shodiq, M. Ja’far Silviana, Ita Sitepu, Arjuna Sri Lestari Sri Mulyanto Herlambang Sritumini, Bella Annantha Sulistiyono, Edi Suryana, Ruly Suryani, Danu TB, Desita Ria Yusian Ulvah, Febria Umami, Maslikhatul Umar Umar Wibawa, Muhammad Bayu Wijayanto, Rori Wulan Handayani, Wulan Yeka Hendriyani Yulianti Yulianti Zahra Cyrilla , Lucy