The Gold Mine in Papua
Papua Province - 28.09%
Papuan province is located on the island of New Guinea and shares the island with the independent state of Papua New Guinea, which is the largest and most eastern province in Indonesia, including an area as wide as 319,036 km2, and it is home to more than three million people from different ethnic backgrounds. with small percentages of Papuans and other ethnic groups.
The province's economy is very dependent on natural resources, with mining sectors being significant contributors to its GDP. Papua province has the largest share of Indonesia's total gold reserves, with about 28,09% Another miner in Papuan province covers the country's total reserve of gold. copper, silver, and nickel.
Gold mine Grassberg, which is located in the district Mimika Papuan province is the largest gold mine in the province and one of the largest in the world. Freeport-McMorran, mining companies based in the U.S., and produced gold and copper. and have contributed significant contributions to the province economy.
There are still untapped potentials. for mines in Papua Province, because this area is believed to have other valuable mineral deposits such as oil, natural gas, and elements ground is rare, which could contribute to the future economic growth of the province.
artisanal and small-scale mining in Papua
Sectors People's mine. It's a common practice in Papua Province, with many locals involved in small-scale mining activities to support their lives. The visitor from outside Papua To engage in mining activities has led to mass mining in the area, which has raised concerns about its impact on local environment and communities.
Local miner Papua Province is usually involved in small gold mining activitiesThese miners often operate in remote areas and often work independently or in small groups.
However, the arrival newcomer from other parts of Indonesia and even overseas have caused the growth of the mining sectors of the people in the region. these settlers often operate within larger scale, use modern heavy machinery and equipment to extract minerals from the soil. often involving the use of harmful chemicals that can pollute water sources and damage local wildlife.