Corporate Responsibility towards the Protection and Management of the Environmental Land of Used Mine

Abstract

The exploration of natural resources needs to consider the environmental perspective. Environmental issues are related to population growth, which in turn significantly increases the demand for natural resources. Coal is one of the natural resources utilized for a variety of purposes. However, coal mining brings consequences that include deforestation and the exacerbation of climate change. This normative juridical research was performed using a statutory approach. Hence, the management process for the exploration and exploitation of mining materials, especially coal, should employ the Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) mechanisms as a part of environmentally responsible development management. Mining companies are those that engage in reclamation and post-mining operations in their mining areas. Reclamation activities include exploration, land clearing, the excavation of topsoil and overburden, coal extraction, land rehabilitation, revegetation (including nursery preparation), and the maintenance and evaluation. Reclamation must commence no later than one month after the cessation of mining business activities on the affected land. The execution of reclamation and post-mining activities are the obligations that follow mining business operations.