Internal Reports Reveal Long-Term Contamination at Indonesia’s Harita Nickel Mine

Key Takeaways:

• Harita Nickel’s operations have repeatedly exceeded legal limits for chromium-6 contamination since at least 2012.
• The company continued to expand its mining and processing facilities while internally acknowledging persistent pollution.
• Internal documents were exposed by a 2023 ransomware hack and verified by global media partners.
• Harita defends its practices, citing regulatory compliance and independent audits, while automakers begin to assess ESG risks in their supply chains.
• Legal experts suggest grounds for government action exist, based on internal evidence contradicting public statements.

https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/internal-reports-reveal-long-term-contamination-at-indonesias-harita-nickel-mine,75373

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