Kawasi Muddied by Nickel

Mud from nickel mining and processing is reportedly polluting the waters around Kawasi, Obi Island, North Maluku. Tailing waste is also being dumped into the sea.

Dini Pramita

February 7, 2022

SAMSUDIN, 48, had a frown on his face. He let out an occasional sigh as he plucked plastic waste sticking to the hull of his boat docked along the Kawasi Beach, Obi District, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku. The fisherman from Kawasi canceled his plan to go out to sea, despite having been grounded for a week due to high waves. Coastal and water contamination is apparent in Kawasi since nickel mining began. “We can only put up with it,

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