Illegal Mining: Crimes Against Humanity and Environmental Risk

Rante Padang, O., Larasati, K. K., Aripkah, N., Kotijah, S., Ventyrina, I.

Universitas Mulawarman, Indonesia

The coal mining sector is very much needed to support development. The mining sector contributes to the region's economy. This is one of the natural resources that cannot be renewed (Unrenewable Resources). For mining to last a long time, its utilization must be carried out wisely and in a planned manner, so that it can be passed on to future generations. Mining activities if not carried out properly can have negative impacts on the environment in the form of decreased land productivity, increased soil compaction, erosion and sedimentation, soil movement or landslides, disruption of flora and fauna, and disruption of coal mining health. Law Number 44 of 2009 concerning Minerals and Coal is still felt to not be on the side of the common people. The negative impact is felt in the environment and society. For this reason, Law Number 4 of 2009 must be understood substantively and progressively for community prosperity without damaging the environment. The function of the law in the field of environmental conservation is a social engineer. In this field, it is hoped that behavior will be created that is oriented towards environmental sustainability, natural biological resources, and their ecosystem for the benefit of the present and future generations. Based on Law Number 44 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, reclamation is one of the obligations of mining business permit holders

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