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2 Apr 2024

Indonesia: Land rights defenders from Sorowako reported by PT Vale Indonesia for alleged illegal land use; inlc. company response

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In March 2023, PT Vale Indonesia reported the residents of Sorowako to the East Luwu police for illegal land use, despite the fact that the site had previously been set as compensation to replace the community land taken by PT Vale Indonesia for nickel mining activities on Mount Songko in the 1970s. PT Vale Indonesia subpoenaed 39 residents as of March 2023, and 21 people were summoned by the East Luwu police for clarification. The residents of Sorowako have been actively defending their land since the start of mining activities in the region.

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited PT Vale Indonesia to respond; it's response can be found below.

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  • PT Vale Indonesia's response
    2 Apr 2024
    Company Response

    As one of Indonesia’s largest nickel producers, PTVI has actively promoted strong ESG stewardship, inclusive economic development, and responsible land management since we began operations in Indonesia in 1968. Vale is a responsible business that is committed to addressing any gaps and welcomes dialogue with all our stakeholders on these issues as we continuously work to ensure that our business policies, practices and operations meet international ethical and governance standards. We take the matters raised in Indonesia very seriously and are taking concrete steps to address all areas of concern.

  • Sorowako Residents Reported PT Vale Indonesia to The Human Rights Commission for Alleged Human Rights Violation
    26 May 2023
    Article

    Residents of Sorowako, East Luwu, South Sulawesi reported the nickel mining company PT Vale Indonesia to the Human Rights National Commission (Komisi Nasional Hak Asasi Manusia) for alleged human rights violation, intimidation, and criminalization.