A report by Satya Bumi alleges human rights and environmental violations caused by nickel mining operations in Kabaena island in southeast Sulawesi. The report alleged that the sea water colour change to reddish brown, which has affected the health, livelihood and way of life of the Bajau people. 

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre attempted to seek responses from the companies cited in the report. An invitation to respond was sent to PT Rohul Energi Indonesia, the company did not respond; PT Tonia Mitra Sejahtera & PT Timah Mineral Investment were invited to respond concerning the same allegations in the Mighty Earth report, the companies did not respond.

Invitations to respond were not sent to the following companies due to lack of contact: PT Agrabudi Baramulia Mandiri, PT Almharig, PT Anugrah Harisma Barakah, PT Arga Morini Indah, PT Arga Morini Indotama, PT Bakti Bumi Sulawesi, PT Manyoi Mandiri, PT Margo Karya Mandiri, PT Narayana Lambale Selaras, PT Tambang Bumi Sulawesi, PT Tekonindo, and PT Trias Jaya Agung.