Indonesia: Presidential visit for new EV battery factory is “a disaster for uncontacted Indigenous people”
Indonesia plans for new $6-7bn EV battery factory on Halmahera Island spells disaster for the island’s uncontacted Indigenous people.
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Demand for EVs drives destruction of uncontacted people: new report
A new report has revealed that demand for electric vehicles is destroying uncontacted people’s lives and lands in Indonesia.
Indonesia: German chemical giant BASF pulls out of major nickel project as uncontacted tribe’s fate hangs in the balance
BASF pulls out of $2.6bn nickel project, after campaigners highlighted the plight of uncontacted people in the area.
Indonesian Senate Leader: Protect uncontacted tribe from nickel mining
One of Indonesia's most senior politicians says the government should protect an uncontacted tribe from nickel mining.
Tesla highlights rights of uncontacted tribes in report – a “wake-up call” for businesses and governments
Tesla explores the need for the creation of no-go mining areas where uncontacted Indigenous people live.
Indonesia: New "catastrophic" footage shows uncontacted tribe near nickel mine
Video proves logging and nickel mining operations are now penetrating the rainforest of uncontacted Hongana Manyawa people.
NEWS: Indonesia: Uncontacted tribe being destroyed for electric car batteries
Tesla, plus French and German companies, all linked to massive nickel mining plans