Jakarta, June 8 -- Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq disclosed that the government would take action against four nickel mining companies operating on different islands in Raja Ampat District, Southwest Papua, in response to growing public concerns about environmental degradation.

Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday, he named the companies as PT Gag Nikel operating on Gag Island, PT Anugerah Surya Pratama on Manuran Island, PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining on Kawei Island, and PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa on Manyaifun Island.

Nurofiq noted that his ministry would review the environmental clearance granted to PT Gag Nikel despite the company meeting all nickel mining requirements.

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