Integrating Mining Management Strategy with Mining Area Sustainability Index

Abstract

Mining in Central Bangka Regency has continued to grow since the era of regional autonomy, with the dominance of alluvial tin mining which has a major impact on the environment. The rise of unconventional mining has exacerbated land degradation, increased the area of critical environments, and reduced the quality of ecosystems. This study aims to assess the value of sustainability based on the Mining Area Sustainability Index as a basis for formulating development policies.  The results show that mining activities cause a reduction in forest cover and an increase in the level of environmental criticality, especially due to unconventional mining which is difficult to control. The community has a positive perception of mining activities. The results showed a sustainability score in the less sustainable category (42.55), with the environmental aspect as the lowest aspect. To improve the sustainability score, a moderate policy scenario was chosen as the best strategy, focusing on managing environmental impacts, utilizing ex-mining land, and improving community health and safety. With the right policy approach and synergy between stakeholders, the sustainability of the mining sector in Central Bangka Regency can be achieved.