Tag: Illegal Mining
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๐จ๐ฒCameroon uncovers more than 200 illegal gold mines, mostly foreign-owned
Cameroon has uncovered more than 200 illegal gold mines, mostly foreign-owned, in the east and Adamawa regions, according to the mines ministry. The discovery followed discrepancies between the country’s official gold exports and import data from other countries, such as the UAE. Many of the companies are reportedly run by Chinese nationals. The ministry has…
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Sand Smuggling Plagues West Africa, Fueling Crime and Environmental Crisis
A silent crisis, unfolding in the rivers and on the coasts of West Africa, is fueling transnational crime and devastating communities: the illegal smuggling of sand. While often overlooked, sand is the second most exploited resource in the world after water, and unprecedented demand is driving a lucrative black market. Recent international operations reveal that…
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๐ฒ๐ฟ In Mozambique, a group of illegal miners killed two police officers guarding a ruby mine.
“A group of about 40 illegal miners came to the gates of the Montepuez Ruby Mining. They attacked Mozambican police officers at the gates and killed two,” said a statement from the British mining company Gemfields, which owns the site. The company reported that the attack is related to a clash between district immigration authorities…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana government faces lawsuit over deal to accept migrant deportees from US
Civil society group says Ghana-US migration deal is ‘unconstitutional,’ citing lack of parliamentary approval and violation of international law A Ghana-based civil society group has filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government, saying the countryโs acceptance of irregular migrants deported from the US is “unconstitutional,” Politico reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Democracy Hub…
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Ghana Restructures Gold Trade: Foreign Companies Ordered Out of Small-Scale Sector by April 2025
Accra, Ghana โ April 20, 2025 โ In a bold move to reshape its gold industry and clamp down on illegal mining, the Republic of Ghana has announced sweeping reforms to its small-scale gold sector. Effective April 30, 2025, all foreign companies involved in the trade of small-scale gold must exit the market. Only state-affiliated…
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Why is there so much gold in west Africa?
Gold in the region: Gold in west Africa: Origins, reserves, and modern exploration techniques. Militaries that have taken power in Africaโs Sahel region โ notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger โ have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining sector. Gold is one of the resources…
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Congolese Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold and Cash in South Kivu
Congolese security forces made a significant arrest on Saturday, January 5, 2025, when three Chinese nationals were apprehended with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash in Walungu territory, South Kivu Province, near the Rwandan border. According to reports from 7 Sur 7, the individuals were traveling in an SUV when they were intercepted by…
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Chinese Miners Released Despite Operating Illegally in the DRC, Sparking Outrage
On December 24, 2024, the Congolese government released 14 of the 17 Chinese nationals arrested the previous week for operating an illegal gold mine in Karhembo, South Kivu Province. The arrests had followed an unannounced raid by local authorities on the unlicensed mining operation. The released individuals are now en route back to China, while…
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Exploiting Illegally Mined Minerals from Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in natural resources yet plagued by the systemic exploitation of its mineral wealth, has taken a bold step in the global arena by filing a lawsuit against Apple Inc., the worldโs most valuable company. The claim centers on accusations that Apple has indirectly profited from the…
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Ghanaโs Youth Unemployment Crisis and the Rising Tide of Galamsey: A Call to Action for the Diaspora
Ghana, once lauded as a beacon of stability and economic potential in West Africa, is grappling with a critical unemployment crisis, particularly among its youth. With limited opportunities for formal employment, many young Ghanaians are turning to illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. This informal and often dangerous activity has grown into a national…
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