<![CDATA[Mining activities in Kepuh Village, Palimanan District, Cirebon Regency, have generated complex interactions between economic benefits, social conditions, and environmental sustainability. The expansion of mining activities has altered spatial functions, affected community livelihoods, and created various externalities in agricultural and residential areas. This study aims to analyze public perceptions of the mining sector based on economic, social, and environmental perspectives. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with purposive informant selection. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, field observations, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive analysis model. The findings reveal that community perceptions are multidimensional and strongly influenced by their involvement in mining activities. The mining sector contributes to increased employment opportunities, income generation, and the growth of informal economic activities; however, it also creates challenges, including unequal distribution of economic benefits, dust pollution, road infrastructure damage, traffic safety concerns, and potential social conflicts related to compensation mechanisms. The study highlights the vulnerability of local economic dependence on mining activities and the importance of effective post-mining planning, regulatory enforcement, and inclusive governance. The findings imply that sustainable mining management requires integration between spatial planning, environmental protection, community participation, and economic diversification strategies to balance local development and long-term sustainability.]]>
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