Indonesia reopens Raja Ampat nickel mine despite reef damage concerns

Mongabay
Sep 12, 2025, 7:04 am124 ptsTrending
JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has allowed a controversial nickel mine to resume operating in the marine haven of Raja Ampat, despite a company-commissioned study finding the project has harmed the environment and community health in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. State-owned…

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