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Indonesia's Nickel Industry Growth Comes with High Human Costs Amid Rapid Development

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Indonesia's Nickel Industry Growth Comes with High Human Costs Amid Rapid Development

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  • The explosion at a nickel smelter in Indonesia's Morowali Industrial Park on **December 24, 2023**, resulted in **21 fatalities** and **38 injuries**, impacting workers like La-Taha.
  • La-Taha, who suffered severe burns, claims he received no compensation while hospital expenses depleted his savings; the company promised aid but delivered little.
  • Indonesia has become a major **global nickel producer**, accounting for **40.2%** of production in 2023, with expectations to rise to **75%** in the coming years.
  • As the nickel industry expands rapidly, workers face dangerous conditions and insufficient compensation, raising concerns over safety and labor rights.
  • Despite efforts to improve conditions, workers remain skeptical, reflecting a broader issue of balancing economic growth with **worker safety** and rights.

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