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Post-mining reclamation obligations refer to the responsibility of mining companies after carrying out mining activities. In 2023, this activity will reach 7,920.77 hectares, exceeding the target of 7,075 hectares. This was conveyed by Plt. Director General of Mineral and Coal Bambang Suswanto when delivering the 2023 Performance Achievements and 2024 Work Program of the Mineral and Coal Sub-Sector in Jakarta, Tuesday (16/1).
"The Directorate General of Mineral and Coal continues to supervise the implementation of reclamation on former mining land. The new Mining Law provides strict sanctions, including criminal sanctions for business actors who do not carry out reclamation. The reclamation of former mines in 2023 has been implemented by 7,920.77 haktare or 111.95% of the target area of 7,075 haktare. This is data as of December 31, 2023," said Bambang.
Post-mining reclamation is a process to restore and restore former mining land so that it can be reused or restored to a condition close to its original state. This reclamation is usually done to reduce the negative environmental impact of mining activities and to maintain environmental sustainability.
Still related to mining management and supervision, Bambang informed the achievements of the Program and Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) that has been carried out by Mineral and Coal Mining Business Entities.
"Community development and empowerment programs for Mineral and Coal Mining Business Entities have been carried out, among others, increasing human resource capacity (education / training, educational infrastructure), assistance in professional economic activities (plantations, trade, agriculture, fisheries, and entrepreneurship), social and cultural and the formation of community institutions in supporting the independence of PPM," explained Bambang.
Furthermore, the prognosis for the realization of funds for the development and community empowerment program of the mineral and coal subsector in 2023 is estimated to reach IDR 2.7 trillion and not all companies have submitted the fourth quarter realization for the achievement of the PPM funds.
