Gag Nikel 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, a marine biodiversity hotspot. The government lifted a suspension after environmental audits confirmed compliance with standards. The project is controversial due to environmental concerns about biodiversity loss and potential irreversible damage to the marine
- 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, a marine biodiversity hotspot. The government lifted a suspension after environmental audits confirmed compliance with standards. The project is controversial due to environmental concerns about biodiversity loss and potential irreversible damage to the marine ecosystem. |
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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