Indonesia halts most nickel mining in Raja Ampat, but allows one controversial permit

Mongabay
Jun 10, 2025, 7:17 am85 ptsTrending
JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has revoked four out of five nickel mining permits in the Raja Ampat archipelago following a public outcry over mining in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Environmental groups have welcomed the decision, but criticized the decision not to revoke the…

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