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The last time it was legal, exports of sea sand destroyed dozens of Indonesian islands—now, the ban is being lifted
Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation ...
The Jakarta Post7d
Sea sand extraction is destructive; there are alternatives
But now, sea sand mining is set to return to Indonesia. In 2023, president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo lifted the ban. Last year, the government listed seven areas in Indonesia where sand mining ...
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Indonesia rushes mining law amendments, raising environmental and governance alarms
Indonesia’s parliament is fast-tracking amendments to the country’s mining law, in a move that could reshape the country’s ...
The Washington Post6d
Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — One of Earth’s most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report. Satellite analysis and on ...
Indiatimes12d
Panchayats seek nod for river sand mining
Kochi: Village panchayats in Ernakulam district have sought the permission of the Seventh Finance Commission to resume river sand mining process. The Association of Presidents of Village ...
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Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
With the world's largest known nickel reserves and rich deposits of cobalt, bauxite and other materials, Indonesia has been experiencing a mining boom ... are using the river water as drinking ...
The Sunday Times4d
Officials wrestle with intricacies of Kalutara sand mining and floods for another round
The decision to allow sand mining along the Kalu River in Kalutara was postponed until February 8 by the District Coordination Committee on Thursday. The Kalutara District Coordination Committee, ...
Business Insider India6y
Indian authorities used Google Maps to expose illegal sand mining activities
The Android maker’s mapping application was used by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Rajiv Mehrishi, to expose irregularities in river sand mining in the southern state of ...
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Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia
In this photo provided by Auriga Nusantara, deforestation is visible on Gag Island, Indonesia, in the nickel mining area of PT Gag Nikel on Dec. 22, 2024. (Auriga Nusantara via AP) ...