The Matras Sea area in Sungailiat is one of the primary offshore tin mining sites operated by PT Timah Tbk using Production Suction Dredgers (KIP). Since the operation began in 2008, tin ore concentrates with grades ranging from 50% to 70% Sn have been produced using a sluice box system. However, the tailings (Sisa Hasil Pengolahan/SHP) discharged directly into the sea still contain economicall…