Conflicts in Indonesia?s Mining Industry

Indonesia is blessed with abundant mineral resources which, if managed properly, could provide a strong base for the livelihood of its people. Indeed, the existence of mining projects in Indonesia has often been regarded as a catalyst for accelerating development of infrastructure and increasing community well-being in many areas. This is particularly true for many districts (kabupaten) where local governments generally lack the capacity to pro- vide public services. Several early-generation

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