Director General Of Minerba Threatens Dozens Of Illegal Mines In The Belinyu Sea If They Are Still Operating

BANGKA - The Director General of Mineral and Coal (Dirjen Minerba) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ridwan Djamaluddin, together with the Marine Safety and Security Monitoring Team of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province have stopped the operations of dozens of illegal tin mines in the Belinyu Sea, Bangka. stop its activities," said Ridwan Djamaluddin after conducting an illegal mining patrol in the Belinyu Sea, Bangka Regency, Monday morning. carried out an illegal mining patrol in the early hours of Monday in the Belinyu Sea to Penyesuk, Bangka Regency to ensure illegal tin ore mining operations in these waters. During the operation, the team found dozens of illegal tin ore mining pontoons operating in the Belinyu Sea or outside of a mining business permit (IUP). ) PT Timah Tbk, which is an area of catch fish from traditional fishermen in the area. "If these miners continue to repeat these illegal acts, we will not hesitate to act decisively in accordance with applicable regulations," he said. traditional fisherman of Bangka Island.

"Don't be like this, it's not good for you and your country. Let's look for a halal life," he said. He stated that the government is ready to facilitate these miners to take care of licensing for tin ore mining. and please meet the sub-district head to take care of the business entity. After obtaining the permit, we will work with the IUP owner, both PT Timah and the private sector," he said.