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Nickel mining in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat continues to harm coral reefs despite revoked permits, threatening biodiversity.
Nickel mining in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, part of the ecologically vital Coral Triangle, continues to threaten marine ecosystems despite government revocations of several mining permits.
NGOs report deforestation, sediment runoff, coral damage, and inadequate rehabilitation, with visible harm like bleached reefs near active sites.
Although four permits were revoked in June and one company, PT Gag Nikel, resumed operations in September citing mitigation efforts, no formal revocation letters have been published, raising concerns about potential resumption.
The region, home to rich biodiversity and a UNESCO Global Geopark, faces long-term ecological risks as Indonesia pushes to expand domestic nickel processing for electric vehicle industries.
Environmental groups urge stronger enforcement, transparency, and conservation measures to protect fragile coral systems.
La minería de níquel en el Raja Ampat de Indonesia continúa dañando los arrecifes de coral a pesar de los permisos revocados, amenazando la biodiversidad.