This research was conducted to determine the impact of the existence of PT. Martabe Batang Toru Gold Mine on the level of community welfare in Batang Toru District, South Tapanuli Regency, by comparing the situation before and after the existence of the mine in the 2011-2021 period. The population in this study is the community of Batang Toru District which consists of 11 villages, with a population of 17,379 people. The sample in this study amounted to 100 people who were determined using the Slovin formula with a 90% confidence level. The types of data used in this study are primary and secondary data. The analysis in this study uses the mean difference test and partial t test using SPSS 23. The results in this study indicate that the existence of mining has a positive impact on the welfare of the people of Batang Toru District. Keywords: PT. Martabe Batangtoru Gold Mine, Average Difference Test, t Test, Community Welfare.
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