Volvo CE machinery linked to controversial mining in Halmahera

Volvo CE is accused of selling machinery used in nickel mining on Halmahera, Indonesia, linked to deforestation and threats to indigenous people. At least 90 machines, valued around 300 million SEK, were sold to contractors involved in mining operations that have cleared vast areas of rainforest. Human rights groups criticize Volvo for not upholding its policies on human rights and environmental protection, while Volvo states its control over end-user machine application is limited.