Indonesia has reinstated approval for a controversial zinc and lead mine in North Sumatra, sparking outrage due to concerns over disaster risks and environmental impact. This decision comes less than a year after the Supreme Court compelled the revocation of the mine's earlier environmental approval. The reinstatement has reignited public opposition and raised worries about the mine's potential adverse effects on the environment and local communities. The project's history of disaster-risk concerns amplifies the urgency for transparent and diligent environmental assessments to mitigate the potential hazards associated with the mine.