#Environment & Sustainability
Government under fire for allowing nickel mining on protected island
The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration is facing intense backlash after allowing nickel mining operations to continue on Gag Island in Raja Ampat, a protected conservation area.
Government revokes four mining permits in Raja Ampat upon presidential order
The government has officially revoked four mining permits (IUPs) in the world-renowned Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua Province, citing environmental concerns and a commitment to preserve the region's status as a leading ecotourism and marine biodiversity hub.
GKP pays over US$7 million in tax, non-tax contribution since 2007
In conjunction with Southeast Sulawesi Province’s 61st anniversary celebration, PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (GKP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable regional development by contributing more than US$7.25 million to the state through taxes and non-tax revenues (PNBP) since the issuance of its mining permit in 2007.