Title:
THE IMPACT OF THE PRESENCE OF LIMESTONE MINING COMPANIES ON THE COMMUNITIES AROUND SOUTH MANOKWARI

Authors:
Ai Siti Patimah, Syafrudin Raharjo, Keliopas Krey, Sri Hartini, Reymas M.R. Ruimassa, Yafed Syufi, Jeri liling Sugi and Morron, Indonesia

Abstract:
A collaborative effort between SDIC Indonesia, ESDM, and the Environmental Service has seen a group of lecturers from the Postgraduate Program engaging in community service activities. The activities carried out were to provide socialisation on the impact of the presence of the Indonesian SDIC mining company on the communities around South Manokwari-West Papua. The activity was carried out at the Maruni District Center, with the objectives of the socialisation being 1) Describe the impact of limestone companies on the environment around the affected locations; 2) Describe the supporting and inhibiting factors for the existence of limestone mining companies. Socialisation and service activities are the direct methods of visiting Maruni District directly. The mining industry has several beneficial effects, such as generating employment opportunities for residents and meeting the country's domestic market needs through increased mining production. Negative impact: Exploitation of limestone mines carried out for years has impacted the environment in Maruni, South Manokwari. Inhibiting factors are the existence of limestone mining companies and the processes of coordinating institutions in endeavours to regulate environmental harm. Erosi dapat terjadi di daerah yang telah menjadi area pertambangan. The environment can also be contaminated by waste produced during mining operations. Many groups are trying to enhance the community's well-being, especially those in mining areas. Supporting factors to control environmental damage include prevention, mitigation and recovery. In response, socialisation activities were carried out to provide the community with an understanding of the positive impacts. The presence of limestone mining in South Manokwari has had a direct impact on the residents of the recipient community in improving the economic level of the community.