Suitability analysis of non-metallic minerals and rock mining sites with spatial patterns based on regional spatial planning in Central Lombok Regency

Abstract

Central Lombok Regency has a potential for non-metallic mineral and rock mining. This study aims to map the distribution of non-metallic mineral and rock mining locations and analyze the suitability of the location distribution with space allocation neighborhood and community unit in Central Lombok Regency. The research uses descriptive analysis method and map overlay. The results show that the location of non-metallic minerals and rock mining is spreading in seven sub-districts in Central Lombok Regency, namely Pujut, West Praya, Southwest Praya, Kopang, East Praya, North Batukliang, and Pringgarata. The distribution of mine sites reaches 49 points. Based on the results of the overlay of the mine location map with the spatial planning map, there are several mines located in the watershed (river border area) and the distance is close to residential areas. Thus the government needs to formulate a policy to provide limits to the development of a mining area. The southern part of Central Lombok Regency is developed as a special area of national tourism. The government must consider this situation to make sure the development of the mining area does not interfere with tourism development.