Auradian, Marta2016-11-072016-11-072016-11-07978-979-792-332-7wahyu sari yenihttp://repository.unri.ac.id/xmlui/handle/123456789/8746The research is motivated by the increasing intensity of the Gold Mining exploration Without Permission (PETI) in Kuantan Singingi District Year 2013-2014. Increased mining activity has an impact on the destruction of ecosystems. The purpose of this study which is to identify and analyze the factors that led to the Gold Mining Without Permission (PETI) in Kuantan Singingi District can not be minimized. The method used by the minister to a qualitative approach to data collection techniques using in-depth interview techniques and study documentation. The results of this study indicate that increased activity of the Gold Mining Without Permission (PETI) in Kuantan Singingi District caused by the existing political system such as the system of legal, social, cultural and bureaucratic system is not running optimally and communities affected by the economic environment is still low and the social environment not function effectively.enpolitical systemthe Gold Mining Without Permission (PETI)UR-Proceedings