North Sumatra Strengthens Illegal Mining Oversight with Law Enforcement

The North Sumatra provincial government is intensifying its efforts to control and regulate illegal mining operations by partnering with law enforcement agencies. This move is intended to ensure that all mining activities adhere to existing regulations and to mitigate negative impacts on the environment and local communities.

Dedi Jaminsyah Putra Harahap, Head of the Department of Industry, Trade, Energy, and Mineral Resources of North Sumatra Province, announced plans to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office and the North Sumatra Regional Police. This collaboration is expected to enhance on-site supervision and expedite the handling of violations.

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The North Sumatra Provincial Government is committed to tidying up mining practices that do not comply with applicable regulations, by involving law enforcers so that supervision and law enforcement can run consistently.

Harahap stated that the provincial government is currently consolidating internally before proceeding with the MoU signing. "The North Sumatra Provincial Government is committed to tidying up mining practices that do not comply with applicable regulations, by involving law enforcers so that supervision and law enforcement can run consistently," he said. He views the cooperation with law enforcement as a strategic step to ensure that regulatory efforts go beyond mere supervision and lead to firm, sustainable enforcement.

Furthermore, the provincial government plans to improve synergy with regency/city governments and other stakeholders in North Sumatra to bolster the oversight of illegal mining. The government is urging all mining business actors to comply with licensing requirements, occupational safety standards, and environmental management principles. "The government is committed to maintaining order in the mining sector while protecting the environment and the community from the impacts of illegal mining activities," Harahap added.

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The government is committed to maintaining order in the mining sector while protecting the environment and the community from the impacts of illegal mining activities.