Analysis of the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Coal Mining Industry Sector At Pt. Jhonlin Baratama Site Lolo, Js Group Paser Regency

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on every economic sector in Indonesia, including the mining industry sector. PT Jhonlin Baratama is one of the mining industries located in Kuaro District, Lolo Village, Paser Regency, directly adjacent to PT. Kideco Jaya Agung. The study aims to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mining industry sector. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique used in this research is to use the data analysis method of the Miles and Huberman model which is carried out in three stages, namely 1) data reduction; 2) Display data and; 3) Drawing conclusions. The results showed that the Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on the mining industry sector, namely, an intensive reduction in salaries, then a decrease in demand for existing coal and also the value of East Kalimantan's non-oil and gas exports during 2020 fell by 17.16%, where Kalimantan's non-oil exports East is dominated by mining products (coal). This proves that the pandemic has had a considerable impact on mining, especially coal mines.