In April 2023, amid the public offering of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada (NCKL) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, environmental groups published reports on the environmental impacts of NCKL and parent company Harita Group on Obi Island. They accused Harita Group's nickel operations of severe environmental and social harm, including polluting natural springs, rivers, and the sea with nickel ore sedimentation, damaging marine ecosystems, and contaminating fish with heavy metals. Dust and coal emissions affected health, causing respiratory issues, especially in children. Land was seized without fair compensation, and mass relocations disrupted cultural ties. The CSOs criticized Harita’s heavy coal energy reliance and global investors for supporting these damaging practices, undermining environmental commitments like the Net-Zero Banking Alliance goals.
企業
PT Halmahera Persada Lygend
- Operation
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力勤資源
- 合資企業參與方
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Harita Group
- 合資企業參與方
項目
Obi Island Industrial Area (KIO)
- Site
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PT Halmahera Persada Lygend high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) smelter
- Operation
PT Trimegah Bangun Persada is alleged of contributing to worker rights problems through its nickel waste disposal practices, which create unsafe and hazardous working conditions. The handling and dumping of waste are linked to environmental degradation that increases risks for workers, including exposure to polluted water and toxic materials. These conditions may contribute to workplace accidents and health issues, while reported incidents of injuries and fatalities suggest inadequate occupational safety protections.
企業
力勤資源
,
PT Halmahera Persada Lygend
,
Harita Nickel
項目
Obi Island Industrial Area (KIO)
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PT Halmahera Persada Lygend high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) smelter
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