Illegal mining rampant in Tulungagung: http://industri.bisnis.com/read/20151011/44/481024/marak-penambangan-ilegal-di-tulungagung/11 October 2015

Dozens of mining in Tulungagung, East Java, despite allegedly not permit exploration and exploitation are already underway.

Head of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) at the Department of Public Works Irrigation Energy and Mineral Resources (PUPESDM) Tulungagung, Harinto Triyoso, in Tulungangung Saturday said only a small fraction of miners completed all licensing requirements

"There are still many mines operating illegally. From the available data, only about 39 companies have licensed," he said, Saturday (10/11/2015).

Tulungagung Marble Globally But Also Makes Tense: https://nusantara.news/marmer-tulungagung-mendunia-tapi-juga-mencekam/30 August 2017

The Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta is covered in marble from Tulungagung, East Java. Tulungagung's popularity as a marble producer has touched the world. Various marble handicrafts have been exported to many countries in the world such as Japan, America, Australia, and others. So that Tulungagung Regency dubbed Marble District. Because in addition to having the largest marble stone mine is also producer of marble handicrafts in the world.

The potential of this area is very large to produce marble, because according to research, in this area there is a very large marble reserve with good quality to be used as a producer of marble and building materials. However, Regent Tulungagung, East Java Syahri Mulyo said, the investment climate of the region to date is still stagnant. This refers to the low interest of both national and foreign investors to invest in Tulungagung.

This condition can be said tense. Because the arrival of investors is expected to bring in local revenue (PAD), but the reality says otherwise. Although not as busy as the golden age, but the marble industry in Tulungagung still able to adapt to all conditions.