"A nickel mining company and processing smelter are adjacent..."

#12951522

5 November 2025

A nickel mining company and processing smelter are adjacent to the village of Kawasi on Obi Island, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia, on September 1, 2024. Nickel mining development begins in 2010 by a subsidiary of PT. Harita Group. Massive forest destruction results in seawater pollution for small islands in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia is the largest nickel ore miner and contributes to the world's largest battery technology market.

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#12951546

5 November 2025

A nickel mining company and processing smelter are adjacent to the village of Kawasi on Obi Island, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia, on September 1, 2024. Nickel mining development begins in 2010 by a subsidiary of PT. Harita Group. Massive forest destruction results in seawater pollution for small islands in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia is the largest nickel ore miner and contributes to the world's largest battery technology market.

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#12951558

5 November 2025

A nickel mining company and processing smelter are adjacent to the village of Kawasi on Obi Island, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia, on September 1, 2024. Nickel mining development begins in 2010 by a subsidiary of PT. Harita Group. Massive forest destruction results in seawater pollution for small islands in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia is the largest nickel ore miner and contributes to the world's largest battery technology market.

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