Gag Island Nickel Mining Project
Sector: Government • Location: Southwest Papua Province, Indonesia
Source: The Times of India
PT Gag Nikel, a subsidiary of state-owned Aneka Tambang, has resumed nickel mining operations on Gag Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago after a government suspension was lifted. The project is located in a pristine marine zone known for its biodiversity and diving sites. The government conducted environmental audits and rated the project as compliant with environmental standards, allowing the re
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Southwest Papua Province, Indonesia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | PT Gag Nikel, a subsidiary of state-owned Aneka Tambang, has resumed nickel mining operations on Gag Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago after a government suspension was lifted. The project is located in a pristine marine zone known for its biodiversity and diving sites. The government conducted environmental audits and rated the project as compliant with environmental standards, allowing the resumption of mining activities. Environmental groups have expressed concerns about the potential irreversible damage to the region's biodiversity. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Country | Indonesia |
State | Southwest Papua Province |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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