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Rights group Links Rwanda-Backed M23 to DRC Gold and Coltan Pillage
world19 days ago

Rights group Links Rwanda-Backed M23 to DRC Gold and Coltan Pillage

Amnesty International reports that Rwanda-backed M23 forces committed serious abuses against artisanal miners in eastern DRC, including killings, torture, beatings, detention, and forced recruitment, while facilitating trafficking of gold and coltan to Rwanda; evidence suggests M23 used the mines as coercive sites and minerals were shipped via smuggling routes to Rwanda, prompting calls for accountability, a halt to mining deals with Rwanda, and independent oversight of the minerals supply chain.

via Amnesty International|
#amnesty-international#artisanal-mining#drc
Landslide at Colombian gold mine leaves 13 dead, raises concerns over artisanal mining
world1 month ago

Landslide at Colombian gold mine leaves 13 dead, raises concerns over artisanal mining

A slope collapse at an open-pit gold mine near Policarpa in Colombia's Nariño region killed 13 workers and left seven injured; officials said the incident was a landslide rather than an explosion, and many workers were part of informal mining operations, including members of the Quillacinga Indigenous group, highlighting safety risks in artisanal mining.

via Mining.com|
#artisanal-mining#colombia#mining
Ghana's Unique Meteorite Crater: A Treasure Worth Protecting
science1 year ago

Ghana's Unique Meteorite Crater: A Treasure Worth Protecting

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana, a well-preserved and scientifically valuable site, faces threats from illegal artisanal gold mining, which risks damaging its environment, scientific integrity, and cultural significance. Urgent protective measures, including satellite monitoring and stricter enforcement, are needed to preserve this natural and cultural treasure.

via Phys.org|
#artisanal-mining#bosumtwi#geological-heritage
"Deadly Artisanal Mine Collapse Claims Over 40 Lives in Southwest Mali"
world-news2 years ago

"Deadly Artisanal Mine Collapse Claims Over 40 Lives in Southwest Mali"

More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in a mine collapse in southwest Mali, highlighting the dangers of unregulated and old-fashioned mining methods in the region. The incident occurred in the Kangaba Cercle in the south-western Koulikoro Region, with the mines ministry stating that the death toll is still provisional. Artisanal mining is a common activity in West Africa, and the rising demand for metals has led to an increase in such operations, often resulting in deadly accidents due to the lack of compliance with safety standards.

via CNN|
#artisanal-mining#fatalities#mali
"Fatal Collapse: Mali Gold Mine Tragedy Claims Over 70 Lives"
world-news2 years ago

"Fatal Collapse: Mali Gold Mine Tragedy Claims Over 70 Lives"

More than 70 people have died in a collapse at an artisanal gold mine in southwest Mali, with small-scale unregulated mines continuing to attract thousands of gold miners. The government has urged compliance with safety requirements and expressed condolences to the families affected. Mali, Africa's third-largest gold producer, relies heavily on the mining sector, with gold comprising over 80 percent of total exports in 2021. Despite the dominance of foreign mining groups, artisanal mines persist, posing dangers and often involving child labor, prompting calls for better regulation and safety measures in the sector.

via Al Jazeera English|
#artisanal-mining#gold-mining#mali