Pushback grows against nickel mining in Indonesian marine paradise of Raja Ampat

Mongabay
Jun 9, 2025, 12:57 pm46 pts
JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has suspended nickel mining in the Raja Ampat archipelago, citing multiple environmental violations by companies operating in the ecologically sensitive islands. The move follows viral social media posts highlighting the expansion of nickel mines and the attendant…

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