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Indonesia has revoked the mining licenses of four companies operating in the ecologically sensitive region of southwest Papua, responding to growing public pressure and environmental concerns.
Indonesia on Tuesday annulled the mining licenses of four companies amid rising concerns about environmental damage in one of the world’s most biologically rich ecosystems, local media reported.
The decision came after a closed-door meeting led by President Prabowo Subianto on Monday, according to State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, who announced the move at a press conference in Jakarta.
Public concern has surged in recent months over nickel mining operations within a marine conservation zone in Raja Ampat, southwest Papua—a region globally recognized for its biodiversity.
“We thank all elements of society, particularly those on social media, who have shared valuable information and expressed concern for the preservation of Raja Ampat’s natural environment,” Prasetyo said.
The revoked permits are part of a broader effort by the government to ensure sustainable land use in forested and conservation areas. A regulation implemented in January allows authorities to review and cancel licenses that conflict with environmental protection goals.
“The revocation of these mining permits in Raja Ampat is part of a broader, ongoing effort to ensure responsible use of forest areas,” Prasetyo added.
The Ministry of Energy also reaffirmed its commitment to strict monitoring of mining activities, with a focus on compliance with legal standards, environmental safeguards, and protection of conservation zones and forests.
Environmental activists have welcomed the decision, which they say is a critical step toward protecting one of Earth’s last untouched marine biodiversity hotspots.
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