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fromenglish.elpais.com
11 hours ago

Traces of mercury have reached the most remote areas of the Colombian Amazon

Mercury contamination from illegal mining has dispersed across the Amazon, contaminating fish consumed by remote Indigenous communities at levels exceeding WHO recommendations.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

South Africa detains 1,000 foreign illegal miners DW 08/02/2025

Nearly 1,000 undocumented migrants working illegally at the Sheba Gold Mine in South Africa were arrested as part of Operation Vala Umgodi targeting illegal mining and immigration violations.
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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It is one of the deadliest chemicals on Earth but even Mexico's cartels can't resist the lure of mercury

Mercury production remains rampant in Mexico despite international agreements to phase it out.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Outrage over Peru's decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines

Peru's culture ministry has drastically reduced the protected area around the Nazca Lines, raising concerns about illegal mining and heritage preservation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scratch the earth, there's gold!': small miners, big firms and armed gangs fight over Peru's mineral wealth

The conflict over gold mining in Peru's Pataz Province has escalated into extreme violence, fueled by high gold prices and criminal activities.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Deep in Amazon, politicians resist gold miners - and inspire thesis - Harvard Gazette

Eduardo Vasconcelos's rainforest experience inspired his thesis on local governance and the challenges posed by illegal mining in Brazil.
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