Ecology and sociology analysis for mineral resources management in Indonesia

Abstract

Mineral resources should be an important resource in supporting the Indonesian economy. However, equal welfare has not been felt by the people of Indonesia for seventy-four years of management of abundant mineral resources. People often oppose the management of mineral resources. These facts show problems in managing mineral resources in Indonesia. One of the problems examined in this study is the sociological aspects of the management of mineral resources in Indonesia. This research uses descriptive qualitative method by collecting data through observation and documentation. It can be concluded from this study that: (1) the inadequate mastery of mineral technology in Indonesia causes the management of mineral resources to be suboptimal, (2) Management of mineral resources that is not optimal results in low state revenues from the management of mineral resources, (3) Management of mineral resources opens employment opportunities and increases the escalation of conflict in the surrounding community as well, (4) Management of mineral resources causes environmental damage and health problems for the surrounding community, and (5) The contribution of the management of mineral resources to the economic improvement of the surrounding community is considered insignificant.