<![CDATA[Post-mining land in the Ombilin Mining Unit is a state-owned asset managed by PT Bukit Asam (PTBA) and cannot be transferred to private ownership. However, several parties have utilized the land for productive activities without a clear legal basis. Recognizing the economic and ecological benefits, PTBA subsequently granted limited-use rights to livestock farming groups to cultivate forage to support local economic empowerment and environmental restoration. This study was conducted in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra Province, on the post-coal mining land managed by PTBA's Ombilin Mining Unit. The research objective was to describe the regulatory framework for post-mining land use and to analyze its economic prospects through forage farming. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative descriptive analyses. Qualitative data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies covering aspects of policy, licensing, governance, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Quantitative data were collected through a census questionnaire administered to PTBA-assisted farmer groups to assess the feasibility of the forage business using cost, income, and revenue-to-cost (R/C) ratio analysis. The results showed that the regulatory framework for land utilization still lacks legal certainty. Nevertheless, governance mechanisms are well-structured, and the forage business demonstrates economic feasibility, as reflected by a positive R/C ratio. Therefore, the productive utilization of post-mining land represents a sustainable strategy for strengthening the local economy while maintaining the land's ecological functions.]]>
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