Changes in livelihoods: coastal community responses to artisanal gold mining at Anggai village

Abstract

This study aims to describe changes in the livelihoods of coastal communities in Anggai village as a response to artisanal gold mining. The study used a descriptive approach the selection of respondents by purposive sampling. The results showed a change in the livelihood pattern, marked by a change in job orientation shifting work orientation from being farmers/fishers as the primary/main livelihood to being miners. Internal factors driving the change were individual motivation, work duration, and offspring needs. Meanwhile, external factors included job opportunities offered/invited by relatives, simple technology that was easy to apply, and growing mobilization. Meanwhile, artisanal mining had impact in increasing community (family) income.