illegal mining

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development suspended operations at two Chinese-operated mines, Sino Octascene Mine and Ken Reliable, in Kasempa District, North-Western Province, after uncovering unauthorized processing of gold and…

Illegal mining in Punjab has become a serious ecological, administrative, and political crisis. Rampant sand and gravel mining, often carried out in blatant violation of environmental norms and legal procedures, has not only damaged the…

Thirteen security guards employed by La Poderosa, one of Peru's largest gold mining companies, were found dead after being kidnapped by criminal groups linked to illegal mining activities. The incident occurred in the Pataz province of…