The mining industry faces mounting pressure to adopt sustainable solutions for mine closure – driven by stricter regulations, ...

Illegal mining, often called "galamsey" in Ghana, is a pervasive issue across Africa. This practice involves the extraction ...

It can also increase erosion, destroying coastal land and making it more vulnerable to extreme weather. Mining pollutes waterways, while shipping of sand releases carbon emissions too. But ...

Vietnamese authorities have blamed the erosion on sand mining and banned heavy vehicles from crossing until further notice. The government, which did not respond to the ABC's request for comment ...

“Nokmakundi and nearby villages are facing erosion and lack of water for cultivation ... who forced the local authorities to stop sand mining in the Boko River.’ Locals said the people ...