How to Cite: Syofiarti, S., Rahmadi, T., Warman, K., & Fendri, A. (2021). Implementation of sustainable development principles in mineral and coal mining policy. Linguistics and Culture Review, 5(S3), 268-276. https://doi.org/10.37028/lingcure.v5nS3.1526 Linguistics and Culture Review © 2021. Corresponding author: Syofiarti, S.; Email: syofiarti@law.unand.ac.id Manuscript submitted: 09 June 2021, Manuscript revised: 27 Sept 2021, Accepted for publication: 13 Oct 2021 268 Implementation of Sustainable Development Principles in Mineral and Coal Mining Policy Syofiarti Program Doktor Ilmu Hukum Fakultas Hukum Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia Takdir Rahmadi Program Doktor Ilmu Hukum Fakultas Hukum Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia Kurnia Warman Program Doktor Ilmu Hukum Fakultas Hukum Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia Azmi Fendri Program Doktor Ilmu Hukum Fakultas Hukum Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia Abstract---The concept of sustainable development is one of the principles where development is carried out not only to meet the needs of current generations but also future generations. The most strategic natural resource management activities in Indonesia, namely mining, are not only intended for the benefit of current generations but also for generations to come. The enactment of Mineral and Coal Mining Act Number 4 of 2009 accommodates mining activities. However, the fact that exploration and exploitation activities carried out cause problems to the environment, namely the emergence of environmental pollution and destruction. This can certainly cause losses not only for the present but also to have an impact on the future. In its implementation also found the fact that there is still a lack of understanding of the importance of sustainable management of mineral resources in addition to weak law enforcement. Keywords---coal mining policy, mineral, sustainable development principles.