Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry

JAKARTA – Despite concerns over potential damage to the pristine islands, the Indonesian government has granted permission for a nickel mining company to restart operations in an eastern archipelago. The decision, announced by a minister on Sept 14, has sparked outcry due to the environmental impact it could have on the cluster of islands and shoals, believed to be one of the world’s most pristine reefs. The move has raised significant concerns among environmentalists and local communities.