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"A ticking time bomb that can explode at any time", as EVs surge, so does nickel mining’s death toll

restofworld.org As EVs surge, so does nickel mining’s death toll

In the mineral-rich fringes of Indonesia, whose nickel will feed EV giants like Tesla, the deaths of miners continue to mount.

As EVs surge, so does nickel mining’s death toll

Chinese demand for nickel, an important ingredient in EV batteries, has triggered a mining boom in the remote regions of Indonesia. The country has signed over a dozen deals worth more than $15 billion with suppliers for EV giants like Tesla and Hyundai Motor, but deaths and injuries from industrial accidents have been racking up.

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