From Waste to Wealth: Developing a Restorative Business Model for Sustainable Re-Mining in Indonesia’s Post-Tin Mining Management
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Post Mining Management, Sustainability, Restorative Business Model.Abstract
Re-mining and reprocessing activities at post-mining tin sites on Belitung Island, Indonesia, present a strategic opportunity to recover non-metallic mineral resources, particularly silica, from legacy mining areas. Although PT Timah Tbk, Indonesia’s state-owned tin mining company, has implemented environmental rehabilitation initiatives, field observations indicate that large portions of former mining landscapes remain degraded and underutilized. Notwithstanding these conditions, post-mining sites retain significant potential for sustainable resource management through the valorization of residual non-metallic materials. This study focuses on the sustainable utilization of mining waste by identifying, reprocessing, and integrating residual materials into environmentally responsible restoration practices, while simultaneously fostering the development of community-supported green industries. This article proposes a sustainable post-mining business model structured around three interrelated dimensions. From an ecological perspective, the model incorporates reclamation and revegetation value propositions, ecosystem restoration activities, green technology innovations for optimizing mining waste utilization, and alignment with regulatory and policy frameworks. From an economic perspective, the model emphasizes access to financing mechanisms, green investment instruments, and the circular utilization of mining residues to support long-term economic viability. From a social perspective, the model highlights stakeholder engagement through strategic partnerships with local communities and collaborative governance involving mining enterprises. Furthermore, the study advances a Restorative Business Model that integrates sustainability, circular economy principles, and land restoration into post-mining management. By promoting product diversification from mining waste, improving resource efficiency, generating local employment opportunities, and strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration, the proposed model demonstrates the potential of post-mining landscapes to transition from environmental liabilities into regenerative socio-economic assets.
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