East Java, Indonesia, Has a Lot of Gold, Rivaling the Gold in Papua

This region has a famous tourist spot, Telaga Warna (Colorful Lake) in Panggunguni Village. The lake apparently contains arsenic and other minerals such as gold and lead.

The government has prohibited tourists from swimming or drinking the water due to its dangers.

The government is also still conducting research to determine whether the lake actually contains gold.

4. Blitar

The Blitar region also offers potential gold mining potential. Areas that produce gold include Mount Klitik, Wates, and Wonotirto. The government is still working to develop this gold mining potential.

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5. Jember

The gold mining potential in the Blitar region is greater than that in Tumpang Pitu, located in Silo District.

The government is still conducting studies and research on the mineral deposits in the region. The government is also working to ensure that the gold mine does not disrupt the activities of residents living near the mine.

If not managed properly, the gold mine could damage the environment in the Jember region.

6. Pacitan

Pacitan is one of the areas in East Java with potential for gold mining. This potential gold mine is located in Kebonsari Village, Punung District, Pacitan.

The mine is small-scale, and the community manages it manually. Another location in Pacitan, Bandar Aneka Tambang District, contains gold deposits. According to the government, gold mining in the Aneka Tambang area is economically unprofitable.

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7. Trenggalek

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