Papua Mining Permit for 3,500 Hectares Revoked Due to Illegal Operations
Indonesia has revoked the mining permit for PT KEL covering 3,500 hectares in Papua due to illegal mining activities both within and outside its designated area and failure to fulfill environmental reclamation obligations. State-owned enterprises will now manage the site with a focus on benefiting the local community.
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