Socio economic impacts and policy of artisanal small-scale gold mining in relation to sustainable agriculture: a case study at Sekotong of West Lombok

Abstract

Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) activities at Sekotong Sub District, West Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara which use a traditional system have been operating since 2008. The objectives of this study were to analyze the socio-economic impacts of ASGM, to know the policy on ASGM in West Lombok Regency, and to formulate the policy recommendations of sustainable agricultural management which consider the ASGM activities. This study was conducted at Batu Putih and Pelangan villages of the Sekotong sub District which was chosen purposively. The research method was a case study with survey by interviewing 30 farmers with miners that were selected by a simple random sampling and field observation. A policy study was also used by interviewing key informants from many stakeholders. The results showed that ASGM activities at Sekotong improved the income of farmers/miners and created job opportunities. From the average, the ASGM mining contributed 76.01 % of farmers/miners income, while the farming incomes was 23.99 %

Isolation and characterization of mercury-resistant microbes from gold mine area in Mount Pongkor, Bogor District, Indonesia

“…Residual mud from the extraction process is usually reprocessed through cyanidation. Then, the residue is discharged into land around the site, even agricultural land (Suhartini and Abubakar 2017). Yoga et al (2014) have reported that mercury contamination caused by ASGM in Cikaniki River was higher than the maximum limit.…”

Reclamation, land suitability evaluation and management strategy for soils of Tin mined area of Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, Nigeria

“…Studies into the application of various types of organic materials to ameliorate tin-tailings and trials on the suitability of various types of legumes have been carried out (Inonu, 2011). The environmental impact of the activities needs to be addressed with technologies which are economically viable and environmentally sound (Suhartini and Abubakar, 2017). Wang et al (2017) stated that most mine reclamation projects have laid emphasis on engineering design.…”

Pollution of mercury and cyanide soils and plants in surrounding in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) at Sekotong District, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

“…Based on a survey by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Mining, Minerals, and Sustainable Development (MMSD) 1 , an estimated 13 million people worldwide from 30 developing countries are directly involved in gold mining. People's gold mining or in a foreign language called Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASGM) accounts for around 50% of world mining 1 . Indonesia has many mountains and rich in natural resources such as mineral resources.…”