Garry Lotulung
The Last Stand
Indonesia is amid a nickel rush, holding half of the world's reserves. As the transport sector shifts to clean energy, demand for EV batteries, which need nickel, has surged. Many O’Hongana Manyawa tribes are affected by mining, facing threats to their land, livelihoods, and traditional ways.
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The Last Stand
Indonesia is amid a nickel rush, holding half of the world's reserves. As the transport sector shifts to clean energy, demand for EV batteries, which need nickel, has surged. Many O’Hongana Manyawa tribes are affected by mining, facing threats to their land, livelihoods, and traditional ways.
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Garry Lotulung
Garry Lotulung is a freelance photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Jakarta. Lotulung has specialized in stories about the human condition, social change, and environmental crises.
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