MEMR halts operation of GAG Nikel in Raja Ampat amid public protests
Jakarta – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has decided to suspend the operation of PT GAG Nikel in Gag Island, Raja Ampat
10 June 2025 14:24 10 June 2025
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Nexus3-Untad: Weda Bay residents exposed to more heavy metals than nickel industry workers
Jakarta – Exposure to heavy metals resulting from nickel industry activities in Weda Bay, North Maluku, not only affects factory workers but is also more
5 June 2025 12:01 5 June 2025
North Maluku claims world’s best nickel, Greenpeace urges stop damaging the environment
Jakarta – Greenpeace Indonesia held an action at the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2025 (ICMCE 2025) event in Jakarta, Tuesday, 3 June, by
5 June 2025 11:30 5 June 2025
Bahlil Lahadalia: Papua nickel mine must comply with environmental rules
Jakarta – The Indonesian government will conduct a thorough evaluation of nickel mining activities on Gag Island, Raja Ampat, Papua, following growing concerns from communities
4 June 2025 15:55 4 June 2025
Indonesia, France ink strategic nickel partnership to boost EV battery ecosystem
Jakarta – Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), Danantara Indonesia, and French mining giant Eramet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
28 May 2025 19:37 28 May 2025
Civil society coalition: Nickel downstreaming damages environment, President must review PLTU and PSN
Jakarta—Civil society groups are voicing strong warnings about the ecological and social impacts of nickelisation. On Friday, 23 May, at the launch of a report
26 May 2025 11:22 26 May 2025
Nickel industry prepares sustainable standards to counter international negative campaigns
Jakarta—The national nickel industry is taking proactive steps by preparing sustainable production standards, according to the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) in an official statement
21 May 2025 10:04 21 May 2025
Civil society urges mineral and coal royalties to be diverted to green energy
Jakarta – Civil society is pushing the government to ensure that additional funds from the increase in mineral and coal royalty rates are not absorbed
12 May 2025 10:36 12 May 2025
Government launches new regulation on coal & mineral royalties
Jakarta – The Indonesian government has on Wednesday, 16 April, issued new Government Regulation (PP) Number 19, 2025 on Types and Rates of Non-Tax Revenues
17 April 2025 17:37 17 April 2025
WALHI Central Sulawesi launches report on environmental damage from nickel industry’s captive power plants
Jakarta—WALHI Central Sulawesi, in collaboration with Yayasan Tanah Merdeka (YTM), on March 23, has released a new research report titled “Daya Rusak PLTU Captive” or
26 March 2025 21:38 26 March 2025
