Implikasi Keterbatasan Serapan Hasil Tambang Rakyat terhadap PAD, Daya Beli Masyarakat, dan Stabilitas Sosial-Ekonomi di Pulau Belitung

Implications of the Limited Absorption of Community Mining Results on Regional Revenue, Community Purchasing Power, and Socio-Economic Stability in Belitung Island

Abstract

Belitung Island is one of Indonesia's largest tin production centers, where mining activities are dominated by community miners operating within PT Timah Tbk's Mining Business Permit area. This study aims to identify the actual conditions of community tin mining and analyze the implications of limited tin ore absorption by PT Timah Tbk on Local Original Revenue (PAD), community purchasing power, and socio-economic stability in Belitung. A qualitative method was employed through field observation, in-depth interviews with 42 respondents (37 community miners, 2 company partners, 3 policymakers), and documentation. Data analysis used descriptive and SWOT approaches. Results show that 73.8% of miners expect increased quotas because limited absorption causes income instability, payment delays, and encourages sales to middlemen. The study identifies four critical implications: (1) no significant increase in PAD; (2) widespread tin ore smuggling (estimated at 80%); (3) declining purchasing power and failure to achieve socio-economic welfare; and (4) the risk of a second wave of demonstrations after October 2025. Policy recommendations include accommodative absorption, strengthening partnerships through village cooperatives, and technology-based supervision.