US EditionIndonesia Probes Alleged Nickel Mining in World-Renowned Coral Reef Haven Raja Ampat
- In early June 2025, Indonesian authorities launched an inquiry into reports of nickel mining activities on the protected islands of Raja Ampat amid escalating concerns over environmental degradation.
- The investigation follows Greenpeace studies showing over 500 hectares of forest cleared on small protected islands despite laws prohibiting such mining activities in coastal areas.
- Nickel mining in Indonesia, the world's largest producer, fuels the global electric vehicle battery market but causes deforestation, water pollution, and threatens indigenous rights in regions like Raja Ampat.
- Water tests conducted in 2023-2024 found dangerously high nickel and chromium levels, while local communities report pollution and harassment, with companies and government denying or downplaying issues.
- This probe and regulatory scrutiny highlight the tension between economic growth in nickel supply chains and preserving Raja Ampat’s coral reefs, suggesting Indonesia must strengthen enforcement and respect local rights.
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Indonesia reviews nickel mining in 'world's last paradise' after outcry
JAKARTA: Indonesia will review nickel mining in a region known as the “world’s last paradise” and could take legal action, the environment minister said, after Greenpeace videos sparked public outcry about potential damage. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Indonesia probes alleged nickel mining in world-renowned coral reef haven Raja Ampat
Over 500 hectares of forest and native vegetation have been cleared for nickel mines on the islands of Gag, Kawe and Manuran in West Papua, resulting in soil runoff and sedimentation that endangers coral reefs and marine ecosystems, according to a study by Greenpeace Indonesia.
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Indonesia allowing nickel industry abuses to go unchecked: report
The Indonesian government is allowing environmental damage including deforestation and violations against Indigenous people to go unchecked around a multi-billion dollar industrial park on a once-pristine eastern island, a report said Thursday.
Indonesia Allowing Nickel Industry Abuses To Go Unchecked: Report
The Indonesian government is allowing environmental damage including deforestation and violations against Indigenous people to go unchecked around a multi-billion dollar industrial park on a once-pristine eastern island, a report said Thursday.
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