Jakarta, June 6 -- The Ministry of Environment has identified several serious violations of environmental regulations and small island governance in connection with nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.

"Mining on small islands actually undermines the principle of intergenerational justice. The ministry will not hesitate to revoke permits if there is proof of damage to irreplaceable ecosystems," Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq noted in a statement on Thursday (June 5).

He remarked that the principles of caution and sustainability would be the basis for taking action against these violations.

The Environment Ministry supervised nickel mining activities in the Raja Ampat area, from May 26 to 31, 2025.

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