Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report

Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report

JAKARTA — In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for affected areas of Raja Ampat while also urging authorities to enforce the ban on mineral extraction in coastal and small island regions. The recently published paper combines geospatial analysis with field evidence to reveal mounting ecological risks from expanding nickel mining in Raja Ampat, known as the “Crown Jew…