#Nickel
Harita Nickel supports local economy through downstreaming, ESG practice
Mining company Harita Nickel’s operations in South Halmahera is determined to drive inclusive economic growth, providing over 22,000 jobs − 45 percent of which go to local residents in North Maluku − and transform previously unvalued nickel ores into high-value materials essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Yearly RKAB could undermine investment, govt should keep 3-year system: APNI
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has raised concerns over the government's plan to revert the validity period of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) from three years back to one year, warning that the move could disrupt investment certainty, operational efficiency, and national economic contribution from nickel mining.
Raja Ampat nickel mine closures expose ESG, market volatility risks: EBC Financial
Indonesia’s decision to revoke nickel mining permits in the ecologically sensitive Raja Ampat region has drawn praise from environmentalists, but sparked fresh concerns over legal uncertainty, investor confidence, and global supply chain volatility in the nickel market, according to a new report from EBC Financial Group.
Group asks government to evaluate granting of permits on all small islands
Civil Society group Auriga Nusantara has called on the government to immediately revoke all mining permits issued on small islands and pursue legal action against companies responsible for ecological damage.
Indonesia’s coral triangle under threat as mining expands into marine ecosystem
Civil society organization Auriga Nusantara raises concerns over Indonesia’s fragile coral reef ecosystems, warning that widespread nickel mining in coastal and small island regions may irreversibly damage the very marine biodiversity the country frequently promotes on the global stage.
Mining license revocation inadequate, viral justice is not enough: Trend Asia
The government’s decision to revoke four nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat has been met with cautious skepticism from environmental watchdog Trend Asia, who called the move insufficient and cosmetic.
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.
Tugboats, barges bearing “JKW” and “Iriana” no links to Jokowi family found
A recent wave of viral videos featuring tugboats and barges allegedly transporting nickel ore has stirred controversy on social media due to their distinct names, JKW Mahakam and Dewi Iriana, which bear a striking resemblance to the names of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana.
Gag Nikel defends mining operation in Raja Ampat amidst govt’s suspension
PT Gag Nikel, a mining concession holder in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua Province, has defended its mining activities in the biodiversity-rich region saying that it has fulfilled the legal requirements to conduct mining operations there.
Government shuts down illegal nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat
The Ministry of Environment has found that four nickel mining companies operating in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province, have violated environmental regulations, with three of them having had their mining activities halted by the government.
Forestry ministry probes mining activities in Raja Ampat, legal action on the table
The Ministry of Forestry is intensifying oversight of mining operations in forest areas of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua Province and preparing legal measures against any violations found in their operations amid rising environmental concerns raised by the public and activists.
Antam’s subsidiary holds nickel mining license on Raja Ampat’s Gag Island: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM),Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that nickel mining concession on Gag Island, part of the ecologically sensitive Raja Ampat archipelago, is controlled by PT Gag Nikel, a subsidiary of State miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam).