Nickel mining takes over the Moluccas: 'After every rain, the river turns brown and red'

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Nickel mining takes over the Moluccas: 'After every rain, the river turns brown and red'

Indonesia is encouraging the construction of giant nickel mines and smelters in an effort to attract the global market for batteries and electric vehicles. The consequences of this national strategy can be seen on the island of Halmahera.