Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon
Indigenous guards of the Wampis Nation actively defend their territory against illegal miners, showcasing bold actions and asserting control over their land.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.
Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru's Amazon
Indigenous guards of the Wampis Nation actively defend their territory against illegal miners, showcasing bold actions and asserting control over their land.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
The abandoned mines in Johannesburg are experiencing a real estate surge due to rising gold prices, reflecting a renewed interest in mining properties.
Exploration veteran Richard Conroy 'was an entrepreneur to the very end'
Prof. Richard Conroy, a notable figure in mineral exploration, passed away at 91, highlighting both successes and challenges faced in the maturing exploration industry.