Government Revokes Gold Mining Permit in Nabire, Land Handed to PT Antam
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The central government has revoked the gold mining permit held by PT Kristalin Eka Lestari. The permit covers an area of thousands of hectares in Nabire Regency, Central Papua Province. The mine is described as the second-largest gold mine in Papua. After the permit was revoked, the area was taken over by the state.
Following the state takeover, the mining land was then handed over to PT Aneka Tambang (PT Antam), a state-owned mining company. The decision is part of the government's efforts to manage natural resources in the region. However, more detailed information regarding the management plan and mining activity schedule has not been explained in this report.
The decision has also raised questions from local residents. Some residents are questioning the benefits they will receive from mining activities in their area. They feel that natural resources continue to be extracted, but the welfare of the local community has not necessarily improved.
This case shows that mining management in Papua remains an important issue. The government and the state-owned company need to explain the mining management plan and its impact on the environment and the local community. Further developments in this case need to be closely monitored.
Sources: BBC
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