Indonesia tops report on alleged abuses linked to China critical minerals

CommoditiesHuman rights group blames nickel boom for country being worse than Congo, MyanmarWorkers in a nickel mining and processing hub in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The country's nickel boom has been blamed for a rise in allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage. (Photo by Dimas Ardian) JOSEPH RACHMANJuly 22, 2026 08:15 JSTBANGKOK -- Alleged human rights and environmental abuses linked to China's critical minerals supply chains are on the rise, with more recorded in Indonesia than any other country because of its booming nickel sector, according to a report released Wednesday.