Editing Halmahera (section)

==Mining==

Halmahera is the site of several [[mining]] projects.

[[PT Weda Bay Nickel]] operates a nickel and cobalt mining project in North and Central Halmahera Regencies, the [[Weda Bay Industrial Park]]. It is one of the world's largest nickel mining operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ej Atlas |url=https://ejatlas.org/conflict/indonesia-weda-bay-industrial-park-iwip-north-maluku-indonesia |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=ejatlas.org}}</ref> The Indonesian government has prohibited the export of unprocessed nickel ore since 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prohibition of the export of nickel ore – Policies |url=https://www.iea.org/policies/16084-prohibition-of-the-export-of-nickel-ore |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=IEA |language=en-GB}}</ref> As a result, the ore must first be processed on the island before being exported. A total of 11 (with three more in construction) power plants have already been built for this process. The park is likely to get even bigger. Several investors have already been found willing to invest.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.dw.com/en/indonesian-island-fights-to-curb-impact-of-toxic-nickel-mine/video-69496808 |title=Indonesian island fights to curb impact of toxic nickel mine – DW – 07/06/2024 |language=en |access-date=2024-12-20 |via=www.dw.com}}</ref> The increased demand for nickel for batteries is one of the reasons for the growth. 

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File:Weda Bay Nickel site.jpg|A Weda Bay nickel camp site at Tanjung Ulie cape on Halmahera island
File:Rig Crew on Halmahera Island.jpg|A rig crew looking for minerals
File:Halmahera_Island.jpg|Tropical Rainforest on Halmahera island
File:Edge_of_Aketajawe-Lolobata_National_Park.jpg|Edge of Aketajawe-Lolobata National park
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