It Needs To Be Known By Babel Residents, Free Tin Ore Mining Business Permits Don't Mean Mining As Soon As Possible

Acting Governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel) Suganda Pandapotan Pasaribu (Photo: ANTARA)

BABEL - Acting Governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel) Suganda Pandapotan Pasaribu clarified the discourse of the Babel Islands Provincial Government to free the permit for tin ore mining in Serupun Sebalai Country. "Many people confuse the discourse on mining ratification," said Suganda in Pangkalpinang, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, April 5. The discourse on mining raids does not mean that it opens the widest opportunity for people to mine tin ore. But it must be met by regulations, the requirements to start the mining business. "For free mining business permits do not mean that you can just mine. But there are rules, limits and requirements according to applicable regulations," he also said. He stated that the intended free is related to public services for obtaining permits, such as processing correspondence in the processing of tin ore mining permits. According to him, according to the mandate of the Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, who mentioned mining and asked the Acting Governor to prepare strategies and formulas so that this tin, which is a blessing, can be used as much as possible for the welfare of the community. One of them is by legalizing the tin mining business. The conditions are clear, as long as they comply with the rules and ties, and of course pros to environmental sustainability. This is intended so that the government can control this mining business. "The legality in question is so that people can mine properly, and follow existing regulations. By obtaining permits, of course, someone already has clarity on the environment, protection, and does not forget their contribution, both to the region and state," he also said. He added that in licensing the tin mining business, it must go through a series of accompanying derivative permits, such as Spatial and Regional Planning (RTRW), Management of Analysis on Environmental Impacts (AMDAL), and education.

Other requirements that must be met include environmental, health, and work safety aspects, as well as law enforcement of violations. Then, regarding the contribution to the region and state. "So, environmental sustainability is a priority for the continuation of future generations. We want the resources in Bangka Belitung to be enjoyed for the benefit of all people in Bangka Belitung," he said again.