Contestation Of Economic And Political Interests In Community Mining (Comparative Study Of Jambi Province And Bangka Belitung Province)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_22How to use a DOI?

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artisanal; contestation of interests; mining; political economy; small-scale

Abstract

his research aims to analyze the contestation of economic and political interests in artisanal and small-scale mining in two provinces in Sumatra. Mining activities in both areas have been long established and have significantly increased in number due to their potential to drive economic growth in the region. Besides having an impact on the community's economy, mining activities have adverse effects on the environment and society. This research will focus on the areas in Sumatra Island, Jambi Province and Bangka Belitung Province by concentrating on the mining area research locations. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. This research uses primary and secondary data gathered from various sources to analyze the phenomenon of economic and political struggles in the research area. Different data are processed and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman analysis stages. Qualitative data analysis activities are carried out interactively and continuously until they are saturated. The study results show that community mines are an alternative solution to the rampant illegal mining activities. The more massive unlawful mining activities demand the government to be more active in making decisions, as the impact of illicit mining is detrimental to the community, the environment, and the government. Community miners need more assistance related to its implementation so that community mining can reduce environmental damage and improve the community's welfare.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Michael Lega
AU  - Ibrahim
AU  - M. Yusuf
AU  - Moh. Arief Rahman
AU  - Ranto
AU  - Citra Darminto
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/19
TI  - Contestation Of Economic And Political Interests In Community Mining (Comparative Study Of Jambi Province And Bangka Belitung Province)
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Politics (ICSP 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 195
EP  - 202
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_22
ID  - Lega2024
ER  -