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flag Nickel mining in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat continues to harm coral reefs despite revoked permits, threatening biodiversity.

flag 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. flag NGOs report deforestation, sediment runoff, coral damage, and inadequate rehabilitation, with visible harm like bleached reefs near active sites. flag 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. flag 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. flag Environmental groups urge stronger enforcement, transparency, and conservation measures to protect fragile coral systems.

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