Dr. Derita Prapti Rahyu, S.H., M.H, - and Muhammad Rustamaji, - and Dr. Faisal S.H., M.H, - and Rafiqa Sari, - (2025) Illegal tin mining, policy gaps and the plight of small-scale tin miners in Indonesia. South East Asia Research, 32 (4). ISSN 0967828X
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Abstract
This article examines the societal impacts of the Indonesian government’s decision to permit unrestricted tin mining in Bangka Belitung. The declassification of tin as a strategic resource from 1998 to 2009 led to a significant increase in illegal mining, resulting in environmental degradation, social conflicts and occupational accidents. Methodologically, our research critiques legislative instruments and assesses the effectiveness of law enforcement in combating illicit mining, revealing substantial deficiencies in the licensing framework, particularly concerning People's Mining Permits and the absence of People's Mining Areas. The article highlights the economic reliance on illegal mining due to challenges in obtaining permits, demonstrating that despite legislative updates, illegal mining persists, exacerbating fatalities, child labour and environmental harm. Consequently, marginalized communities are trapped in a cycle of injustice with limited alternatives. The findings suggest that current government policies are inadequate in addressing the complexities of unrestricted tin mining. We propose the establishment of people’s mining cooperatives as a transformative solution to these challenges, offering a viable and transparent alternative that can empower local communities and foster sustainable mining practices.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Illegal tin mining; policy gaps; small-scale tin miners; Indonesia |
| Subjects: | K Hukum > K Law (General) |
| Divisions: | KARYA TULIS DOSEN |
| Depositing User: | UPT Perpustakaan UBB |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Mar 2025 03:41 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Mar 2025 03:41 |
| URI: | https://repository.ubb.ac.id/id/eprint/11097 |
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