* Mining operations have cleared vast areas of rainforest, polluting rivers and threatening wildlife.

* Human rights groups have also accused mining companies of displacing indigenous peoples and violating their rights.

* The government has promised to crack down on illegal mining, but critics say more needs to be done to protect the environment and human rights.

Satellite images have revealed the extent of deforestation caused by mining operations in Indonesia, with large swathes of rainforest cleared and rivers polluted. The images, taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, show that between 2017 and 2022, an area of rainforest equivalent to the size of Singapore has been cleared for mining.

The deforestation is a result of the rapid expansion of the mining industry in Indonesia, which is rich in natural resources such as coal, copper, gold, and nickel. Mining companies have been clearing rainforest to make way for mines and processing plants, often without regard for the environmental or social consequences.

The deforestation has led to a number of environmental problems, including soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. The cleared rainforest is also a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to climate change.

Human rights groups have also accused mining companies of displacing indigenous peoples and violating their rights. Indigenous peoples often rely on the rainforest for their food, shelter, and livelihoods, and the destruction of their traditional lands has had a devastating impact on their way of life.

The government of Indonesia has promised to crack down on illegal mining, but critics say more needs to be done to protect the environment and human rights.