Several residents in Aceh Barat panned for gold using traditional methods in the Krung Inoeng River Basin on Tuesday (28/10/2025). The activity took place in Pante Ceureumen subdistrict. The government emphasizes orderly and sustainable management of people's mines.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, several residents in Pante Ceureumen subdistrict, West Aceh, Aceh, engaged in traditional gold panning in the Krung Inoeng River Basin (DAS). This method involves searching for alluvial gold in the river flow, a long-standing practice in the area.
The Indonesian government prioritizes cooperatives, micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM), and business entities owned by religious community organizations to manage people's mines. The aim is to ensure orderly, safe, and sustainable governance, accelerating economic equality in mining areas. Benefits from these activities are expected to directly reach local communities.
The story was reported by Republika.co.id on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 08:00 WIB, highlighting local efforts to utilize natural resources traditionally in Aceh.