Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- July 22, 2026
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Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Jantho Nature Reserve and Threatens Sumatran Orangutan Habitat in Aceh Besar
The integrity of the Jantho Pine Forest Nature Reserve in Aceh Besar, Aceh, is facing an unprecedented crisis as illegal gold mining activities, locally known as PETI (Pertambangan Emas Tanpa…
- Environment and Nature
- July 20, 2026
- 7 views
Fatal Attraction of the Blue Lakes The Rising Human Cost of Abandoned Mining Pits in South Kalimantan
The viral allure of the "Danau Biru" or Blue Lake in Tambak Padi Village, located within the Beruntung Baru District of Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, has transformed a once-neglected industrial…
- Environment and Nature
- July 18, 2026
- 14 views
The Fading Gold of Konawe Selatan How Nickel Mining Operations are Eroding the Seaweed Industry and Coastal Livelihoods in Southeast Sulawesi
La Ode Baharuddin never imagined that his golden years would be spent wading through the thick, suffocating mud of the mangrove forests in Akuni Village, Konawe Selatan. For decades, Baharuddin…
- Environment and Nature
- July 17, 2026
- 15 views
Indonesian Government Under Scrutiny Over Illegal Mining Crackdown Amid Allegations of Revenue Prioritization Over Environmental Restoration
The Indonesian government, through the recently established Forest Area Orderly Task Force (Satgas Penertiban Kawasan Hutan or Satgas PKH), has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining operations and corporate entities…
- Environment and Nature
- July 15, 2026
- 18 views
Fishermen in Bangka Belitung Secure Legislative Support in Long-Standing Battle Against Illegal Tin Mining in Teluk Kelabat
The persistent struggle of traditional fishermen in Tanjung Kelabat Dalam, Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel), against the encroachment of illegal tin mining has reached a pivotal turning point following a high-level…
- Environment and Nature
- July 3, 2026
- 16 views
Divided Waters: The Social and Ecological Toll of Sea Sand Mining in Bintan’s Pulau Numbing
The coastal atmosphere of Pulau Numbing in the Bintan Regency of the Riau Islands appeared deceptively tranquil on a late afternoon in May 2026. Only a few fishermen were visible,…
- Environment and Nature
- July 3, 2026
- 12 views
Displaced by Copper and Gold The Human and Environmental Cost of Mining Expansion in West Sumbawa
The roar of heavy machinery now serves as a constant backdrop to the evening call to prayer in the remnants of what was once Dusun Otak Keris, located in Maluk…
- Environment and Nature
- June 19, 2026
- 20 views
West Sumatra Ecological Crisis The Interplay of Illegal Gold Mining Systemic Corruption and the Impending Public Health Catastrophe
The catastrophic flash floods and landslides that tore through the province of West Sumatra in November 2025 served as a grim reminder of the fragile state of Indonesia’s natural environment.…
- Environment and Nature
- June 17, 2026
- 13 views
The Plunder of Banjar: Illegal Coal Mining Operations Ravage Former PT Banjar Intan Mandiri Concession as Authorities Deflect Responsibility
The landscape of the Mataraman District in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, has transformed into a theater of environmental lawlessness and systemic negligence following the 2020 bankruptcy of the regional government-owned…
- Environment and Nature
- June 6, 2026
- 28 views
Recurring Waste Pond Failure at PT Merge Mining Industri Sparks Environmental Concerns and Calls for Legal Action in South Kalimantan
Residents of Rantau Bakula Village in the Sungai Pinang District of Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, were once again thrust into a state of alarm in the early hours of Tuesday,…
- Environment and Nature
- June 1, 2026
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The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy
The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…
