He informed that the West Java Energy and Mineral Resources Office had issued multiple warnings earlier about the risks at the mine, which was operated by the Al-Azhariyah Islamic Boarding School.
“The Energy and Mineral Resources Office of West Java has repeatedly sent warning letters, highlighting the risks posed by mining operations at the site,” Mulyadi said in Cirebon on Saturday.
He added that the revocation of the permit constitutes an administrative penalty for the mine operator’s failure to comply with safety regulations and standards.
In addition to mine C, the governor confirmed that operations at two adjacent mining sites have also been shut down.
“We shut down three of them last night,” he informed.
He emphasized that similar actions have been taken in other districts, including Karawang, Subang, and Tasikmalaya.
“We also closed down an illegal mine in Tasikmalaya last week. A legal case is ongoing for criminal offenses there,” he said.
Mulyadi added that the mining permits at Mount Kuda were originally issued in 2020 -- prior to his administration -- and are set to expire in October 2025.
He emphasized that the provincial government has imposed a moratorium on the issuance of mining permits to support a comprehensive evaluation of mining activities across West Java.
He underscored that the government’s actions aim to prevent further environmental degradation and ensure the safety of miners.
He stressed that West Java authorities will continue to act firmly against illegal and high-risk mining operations.
The landslide at mine C on Friday (May 30, 2025) morning claimed at least 14 lives. A joint search and rescue team managed to recover the bodies of the victims by afternoon.
The following day, the West Java Regional Police reported that 11 others remained missing.
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Translator: Fathnur R, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Primayanti
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