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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
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. The eastern archipelago of Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua Province sits in the Coral Triangle and is thought to be one of the world's most pristine reef areas, with its clear blue waters making it a popular diving spot. Greenpeace Indonesia ignited social media uproar this week with several videos highlighting nickel mining projects in the area, with one amassing 13 million views on Instagram. Indonesia has the world's biggest nickel reserves and is the biggest producer of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel. However, environmentalists say its rush to capitalise on supply and boost processing is causing irreparable damage to land around mines and smelters. The outcry over potential damage to the area drew a reaction from the government, with the energy ministry suspending operations at a nickel mine on one of Raja Ampat's islands pending an inspection. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said he would visit the area and vowed to punish mining firms there. "We will immediately take legal action related to activities in Raja Ampat, after going through our studies," Hanif said on Thursday, according to Indonesian media. Nickel exploitation on the islands of Gag, Kawe and Manuran has led to the destruction of more than 500ha of forest and vegetation, according to a Greenpeace Indonesia analysis. They are categorised as small islands that under Indonesian law should be off-limits to mining, the environmentalist group said. The government's response has raised hopes that spreading awareness was helping to protect Raja Ampat, Greenpeace Indonesia forest campaign team leader Arie Rompas told AFP on Friday. "We are happy because there are some actions that the government could take. We are pushing the right button with this campaign," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indonesia reviews nickel mining in 'last paradise' after outcry
And Swedish EV company Polestar last year said it would seek to avoid compromising "uncontacted tribes" in its supply chain. 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. The eastern archipelago of Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua Province sits in the Coral Triangle and is thought to be one of the world's most pristine reef areas, with its clear blue waters making it a popular diving spot. Greenpeace Indonesia ignited social media uproar this week with several videos highlighting nickel mining projects in the area, with one amassing 13 million views on Instagram. Indonesia has the world's biggest nickel reserves and is the biggest producer of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel. However, environmentalists say its rush to capitalise on supply and boost processing is causing irreparable damage to land around mines and smelters. The outcry over potential damage to the area drew a reaction from the government, with the energy ministry suspending operations at a nickel mine on one of Raja Ampat's islands pending an inspection. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said he would visit the area and vowed to punish mining firms there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "We will immediately take legal action related to activities in Raja Ampat, after going through our studies," Hanif said on Thursday, according to Indonesian media. Nickel exploitation on the islands of Gag, Kawe and Manuran has led to the destruction of more than 500 hectares of forest and vegetation, according to a Greenpeace Indonesia analysis. They are categorised as small islands that under Indonesian law should be off-limits to mining, the environmentalist group said. The government's response has raised hopes that spreading awareness was helping to protect Raja Ampat, Greenpeace Indonesia forest campaign team leader Arie Rompas told AFP on Friday. "We are happy because there are some actions that the government could take. We are pushing the right button with this campaign," he said. Arie said he hoped the public would carry on supporting Greenpeace's campaign until the government revoked all mining licences and until Raja Ampat is "truly protected".
The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Indonesia shuts down three firms for dumping waste into rivers, warns of legal action
- Illustrative photo. Image source: Pojok Aceh JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has shut down three companies suspected of dumping industrial waste into rivers, a minister said on Friday (May 23). All the firms were sealed and face potential legal action, according to Indonesian Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq. The companies, operating in Tangerang Regency of Banten province, are involved in the textile industry, iron smelting, and aluminum waste management, he said. "Specifically, we have identified the pollution sources because they discharge waste through a drain that flows downstream into the Cirarab River," said the minister. "This has a severe impact, directly affecting residents and degrading environmental quality," Hanif emphasized. "In this case, we have ordered them to halt all operations until further notice. For related parties, we will provide guidance to continue their economic activities while ensuring environmental protection," he added. Hanif warned that the case could be brought to court, with penalties ranging from three to five years in prison or substantial fines. The minister noted that his office has so far identified 23 pollution sources in the Cirarab River in Tangerang Regency. - Xinhua
