Adriani, Dini. Indigenous rights movement: lom peoples resistance to tin mining in Bangka island, Indonesia. Master's degree(Social Sciences). Chiang Mai University. Library. : Chiang Mai University, 2025.
Indigenous rights movement: lom peoples resistance to tin mining in Bangka island, Indonesia
Abstract:
This research examines the resistance of the Lom people of Bangka Island, Indonesia, to the adverse impacts of unconventional tin mining practices. The Lom, an indigenous group residing in Air Abik and Pejem hamlets, face significant threats from these mining activities, which are unregulated, environmentally damaging, and often lack proper reclamation efforts. The study investigates the forms of resistance employed by the Lom people, the effects of mining on their traditional livelihoods and cultural values, and the broader socio-environmental consequences. The findings highlight that the Lom people's resistance is deeply rooted in their cultural and spiritual connection to the land, which they regard as central to their identity and survival. While conventional mining, regulated by permits and reclamation processes, also impacts the community, it is the unconventional mining practicescharacterized by deforestation, water and air pollution, and land lossthat pose the most significant threat to their way of life. The research underscores the Lom people's struggle to protect their ancestral lands and cultural heritage in the face of environmental degradation and social disruption. This study contributes to a broader understanding of the challenges faced by indigenous communities in the context of development and natural resource extraction. It advocates for the recognition of indigenous rights and calls for more sustainable and respectful mining practices that prioritize both environmental protection and the struggle for indigenous peoples' rights.