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Papua Gold Mine Permit Revoked, Defense Minister Acknowledges Resistance
Indonesia's Defense Minister revealed the revocation of PT Kristalin's gold mining permit in Papua. The minister acknowledged facing "resistance" to the decision, hinting at complex underlying factors.
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