Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities

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KABAENA, Indonesia—The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals used to catch nearby to eat and sell have fled.

The lush seaweed they used to harvest is gone.

And parents who grew up swimming happily in the Flores Sea now warn their children to stay out of the water for fear of itchy rashes or skin lesions.

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Author / Journalist: Yusuf Wahil & Victoria Milko / The Associated Press

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesIndonesia

Topics: Activities Kabaena Island Fish Mining Been Communities Indonesia’s Water Nickel Indonesia

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News Sentiment: Negative

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Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-12-18 @ 12:55:08 (23 hours ago)

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