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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Niniek Karmini

Mining permits halted at top tourist snorkelling spot

A coral reef in Raja Ampat -

Indonesia has suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, a popular tourist destination renowned for diving and snorkelling.

The decision was announced on Tuesday by Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, who said that the government had revoked the mining operation permits following a Cabinet meeting in Jakarta.

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