Implications of Changing the Terminology of a Contract of Work to a Mining Business Permit for Mineral and Coal Mining

Abstract

The existence of a paradigm that has changed from being young to investing has created various opinions on Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Minerals and Coal. So it is necessary to make a comprehensive study that examines the implications of changing the terminology of a contract of work to a mining business permit (IUP). For this reason, researchers can formulate two problem formulations, first, how are the differences between contracts of work and mining business permits (IUP) in Indonesia. Second, what are the implications of changing the contract of work into a mining business permit (IUP) for mineral and coal mining in Indonesia? This research is normative juridical research using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The results show that the term contract of work has a long history with changing regulatory concepts, wherein Law Number 3 of 2020 there is a cut in regional authority, as well as a change in the contract of work regime which was changed to a mining business permit regime. These changes also have implications for the economic, social, cultural, and environmental sectors. Therefore, the central government must be able to ensure that these changes are also able to have a positive impact on the welfare of the people in the region, both economic, social, and cultural welfare region.