Illegal sand mining started to thrive again in Bengawan Solo river, especially in Bojonegoro and Tuban regency. The miners are taking advantage of the drought by dredging the sand from the already shallow river stream. Continue reading on Tempo
Category: Nusa Tenggara
Rice Field of 2,132 Hectares Threatened by Drought in Lombok and Sumbawa
Currently, drought has already hit parts of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), especially in the southern region of Lombok Island, that is in Pemongkong area and Jerowaru area in East Lombok. In addition, there are 2,132 hectares of rice field threatened in Central Lombok, Maronge, North Moyo, Stone Lanteh, and Moyo Hilir in Sumbawa. It is […]
Mining Activity Threatens Acehnese
Head of Mining and Energy Aceh Said Akhsan said that the Aceh region has many mining companies, and potentially lead to disaster if not managed properly. “There are 134 mining permits that have been issued, if the left could be a disaster for the community,” he said in Banda Aceh on Thursday (12/6). Continue reading […]
Freeport Contract Extended Until 2041
PT Freeport Indonesia contract was extended from the supposedly ended in 2021, became even longer until 2041. Although the extension of the contract would be signed in 2019, the government ensure that the contract extension agreement will be included in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be signed prior to the administration of President Susilo […]
Building a Village with Alternative Energy
Harapan Jaya village in Sub-district Tempuling, Indragiri Hilir District, Riau Province, developing alternative energy in the form of biogas. This biogas generated from cow dung and can improve the economy, waste utilization, and train villagers for eco-friendly living. [Read full text on Gurindam12]
Ignoring the rule, PT Bososi Pratama Still Distrubutes Nickel
Moratorium on the mining sector that announced by the government seems to ignore by PT Bososi Pratama, one nickel mining company in North Konawe. The company still operates by distributing nickel out of the Southeast Sulawesi. This activity of PT Bososi is known by police who immediately conduct field operations [Continue Reading: Suara Kendari].
Guardian: Campaign against tin mining in Bangka island targets Microsoft
A campaign against tin mining in Bangka and Belitung islands of Indonesia is targeting tech giant Microsoft. The islands, off the coast of Sumatra, are being stripped off their forests and marine wealth and dug up for tin, used widely in the electronics and IT industry.
Livescience: ‘Coral Corridors’ Sheltered Fish from Climate Change
The string of coral reefs connecting Indonesia and Australia has protected fish from the ravages of climate change for the past 3 million years, a new study suggests.
Oil and Gas Well of Petrochina Exploded
Three people suffered burns from the explosion of a well in the area of oil and gas field Sukowati, Ngampel Village, Kapas Sub-district, Bojonegoro District, Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014. Joint Operating Body Pertamina-Petrochina East Java (JOB-PPEJ) dispatched an investigation team to determine the cause of the explosion of the wells located in the eastern […]
Jambi Mines Occupy Nearly 2.5 Million Acres of Protected Forest
At least one million hectares (2.47 million acres) of protected and conserved forest in the Jambi Province have been damaged by mining operations. The districts of Sarolangun and Bungo are touted to be responsible for issuing licenses (IUP) for miners to work on the area. [Read full text on Tempo]