It may be ignored but anything can happen in indonesia, as it is not the most secure and stable environment in the world from a physical security and vital asset protection persepctive.
Bre-X is your example, but that does not mean the same thing will happen in this instance. Social and environmental problems can change over night in that area of the world.
It is subject to volcanic eruptions, and other natural disarsters like mud slides etc
The uncertainty of government decentralization and draft mining legislation has contributed to decisions to cut back on exploration in Indonesia.
Other problems arise from inconsistencies in environmental and forestry legislation and challenges from environmental, labor, and community groups.
Minings biggest problems occur from a decline in law and order accompanied by inflated compensation claims for all kinds of grievances.
The claims have driven up operating costs for mining companies.
Currently, Indonesia is suffering from an international image problem. The government cannot fix law-and-order problems as easily as it can change legislation.
I hope this does not become a problem e.g. social disorder but it can not be discounted. Especially when the locals find out how much money the company is making.
They will want their share of the action and will cause all sorts of problems to a company producing gold.
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