DAMPAK KEBIJAKAN IZIN PERTAMBANGAN BAGI MASYARAKAT DI KELURAHAN BATUPUTIH BAWAH KECAMATAN RANOWULU KOTA BITUNG

Abstract

Mining is an activity carried out by mining entrepreneurs with the aim of obtaining mining goods
and profits from mining products. The reality is that the life of the community around the mine,
such as in Batu Putih Bawah Village, Ranowulu District, Bitung City, is still less accepting of
mining, there are still people who do not agree with mining. This research was conducted on April
27, 2021. The purpose of this study is to describe the Impact of Permit Mining for the Community
in Batu Putih Bawah Village, Ranowulu District, Bitung City. The research method used is
qualitative research methods, as well as data collection techniques carried out in this study
through interviews, observation and documentation. The conclusion drawn from this study is that
researchers found differences in perceptions or responses to information from both the mining
company (company management), the government around the mine, the community who work as
mining workers and people who are not mine workers. as follows, (1) the impact The positive things
that occur are, increasing community income, increasing job opportunities and job opportunities
for local communities, especially for people in Batu Putih Bawah Village, increasing program
assistance from mining companies as well as reducing unemployment and increasing spending on
goods. and services. (2) The negative impacts that occur include environmental damage, such as
deforestation, soil erosion, air pollution due to pollution and sedimentation of the remains of waste
dumped into the sea which results in a decrease in fisherman catches, a decrease in farmers' yields,
an improvement in public health conditions in the area. Lower Batuputih Village.
Keywords: Impact, Policy, Licensing, Mining