Get Rich Quick: These Are the Locations and Gold Reserves in West Sumatra, Indonesia

INTERNATIONAL, RBTVDISWAY.ID - West Sumatra Province, located in the western part of Sumatra Island, accounts for approximately 3.58 percent of Indonesia's estimated gold reserves.

Areas such as Padang Aro, Solok, especially South Solok, and Sawulonto are rich in gold.

Around the Bukit Barisan Mountains, alluvial gold is found in abundance in areas such as Sulit Air, Sibarambang, Sungai Sumpahan, Lanawang, and Pinti Kayu Gadang.

Mining companies in West Sumatra often face challenges due to protests from local residents after permits are issued and production reaches significant levels. Small-scale mining operations may be more viable there.

Besides gold, West Sumatra also has potential for other mining materials.

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For example, an area with potential gold content is located in the Manggani forest area, Koto Tinggi Village, Gunung Omeh District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency. There, approximately 900,000 tons of gold and iron ore, as well as 5.85 tons of pure metal, have been recorded.

Gold mining in West Sumatra has a significant impact on the environment and local communities. Here are some aspects of this impact:

1. Threatened Minangkabau Identity

- Illegal gold mining in West Sumatra threatens the identity of the Minangkabau people.

- This activity causes the destruction of customary land, which has other environmental and social impacts. Customary land is one of the markers of Minangkabau identity, and its destruction can threaten the civilization and identity of the Minangkabau people.

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2. Environmental Damage

- Illegal gold mining can cause ecological disasters such as floods and landslides.

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