June 2, 2025
Indonesia Cancels Mine Due to Catastrophic Tailings Risk in Seismic Area
Indonesia Cancels Mine Due to Catastrophic Tailings Risk in Seismic Area
June 2, 2025
While Indonesia’s decision to cancel a high-risk mine permit (reflecting wet tailing storage in a high seismicity risk area) is laudable, EcoVAP can create a win-win by eliminating the water, thus practically eliminating the need for a wet TSF.
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https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/a-fragile-win-as-indonesia-cancels-high-risk-mine-permit-after-court-ruling/?sfnsn=mo
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