The Government Will Immediately Issue People's Mining Permits to Press PETI

PADANG - Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from West Sumatra Andre Rosiade said the government would immediately prepare regulations for people's mining permits (IPR) to prevent the prevalence of unlicensed mining practices (peti) in a number of areas.

"President Prabowo has a commitment to accelerate the issuance of people's mining permits so that the public can mine legally and sustainably," said Andre Rosiade as quoted by Antara, Monday, January 19.

This was conveyed by Andre after visiting and visiting an elderly named Saudah who was a victim of persecution allegedly because he refused illegal mining activities in Pasaman Regency on January 1, 2026.

Andre, who is also the Deputy Chairman of Commission VI, said that in the near future the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is scheduled to write to Commission XII of the DPR RI for consultation on the determination of the Mining Area (WP).

After that, there will be a determination of the People's Mining Area (WPR) within the WP area.

Furthermore, the local government will prepare WPR management documents and environmental management documents. After all requirements are met, the governor has the authority to issue IPR.

Through this scheme, community cooperatives can manage up to 10 hectares of mine land and a maximum of five Ha for individuals.

"With IPR, the people of Pasaman and other regions can mine gold legally. The people benefit, not the boss, not the financier, let alone outsiders," Andre emphasized.

Meanwhile, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi said the provincial government had mapped a number of areas where unauthorized mining activities were detected for follow-up prevention and enforcement by security forces.

Based on preliminary studies, the activity of the peti was detected in a number of areas, including in Pasaman Regency, West Pasaman, Dharmasraya, South Solok, Solok, and Sijunjung.

The Governor said that illegal mining practices were a common problem with far-reaching implications. This activity is not only problematic from a legal perspective, but also concerns the environment and the safety of the community.