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The transformation of mining law policy in Law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Minerals and Coal has broad implications for mining law, including illegal tin mining.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo loses about $1 billion each year through illegal mining. Almost 90 people were recently killed in an illegal mining mishap in South Africa. ... Beyond the hazardous working conditions …
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Seven artisanal miners tragically lost their lives in Zimbabwe after a disused gold shaft collapsed over the weekend, underscoring the dangers of illegal mining activities in the country. The incident occurred on Saturday in …
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A village was set up to support 15,000 miners working in the ruby mine near Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Photo: Pardieu et al. (2017). However, compared to many other industries such as agriculture, mining uses relatively …
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The South African Human Rights Commission estimates that there are between 8000 and 30 000 illegal miners operating in South Africa. According to the Chamber of Mines, …
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Illegal mining has muddied tropical rivers worldwide Silt overload and mercury pollution endanger river ecosystems—and the people who depend on them. 11 Jan 2023; 12:25 PM ET; ... Researchers have typically focused on …
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Environmental Impact of Illegal Mining; ... Public education campaigns that focus on the dangers of galamsey, both to the environment and to human health, are crucial in …
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Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. ... With time, Illegal mining in Pandogari, Niger state stretched …
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The divide between legal and illegal mining has been maintained ever since, with specific legislation being enacted to prevent mining and ownership of diamonds and gold, in particular, except for government …
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Illegal mining, often called galamsey in Ghana, is a pervasive issue across Africa . This practice involves the extraction of minerals without legal authorization, and it has far …
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Illegal mining in Ghana is not just a national problem; it is a global issue with far-reaching implications. The international community must take a stronger stance on the ethical sourcing of ...
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Destructive cases of illegal mining across the world. In South America, the $2.4 billion illegal gold mining industry has been destroying the Amazon and costing dozens of lives. In Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia, illegal …
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This paper provides some insights into the inextricable linkage between sustainable development and illegal gold mining popularly referred to as "galamsey" and examines the effectiveness of ...
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Illicit mining threatens the national security and prosperity of the United States and our partners throughout Latin America by compromising the lawful gold supply chain and exploiting the U.S. financial system for illegal gain.
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