LNG technology serves as a cornerstone for expanding the reach of natural gas to regions beyond pipeline networks, enabling ...
Riau Governor SF Hariyanto said small-scale mining in Kuantan Singingi must be urgently brought under control to safeguard the Kuantan River, a vital water source for the province that supports around ...
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MANILA, Philippines — A global non-profit group has warned that a proposed P200-million capital cost cap on mineral processing plants for small-scale miners could create unintended risks over time.
ZANZIBAR: THE Tanzanian Minerals Commission has encouraged Tanzanians to apply for Small-Scale Mining Licenses and establish small factories for cutting, processing, polishing gemstones to increase ...
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has ordered a review of more than 100 proposals for small-scale mining sites across the country following a landslide that killed 62 people including illegal gold ...
Ghana's small-scale gold exports in 2025 saw 98.8% shipped to Dubai in the UAE and India, raising concerns over market ...
By Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC)The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board, commonly referred to as GoldBod, under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), represents perhaps the most ...
JAKARTA: The Riau provincial government plans to legalise thousands of hectares of illegal gold mines to bring the activity under formal regulation and limit environmental damage.
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Why galamsey persist despite regulatory efforts and what can be done

By Mercedes Rowe ASAMANIIllegal small-scale also known as galamsey has become a major environmental, health, security, and ...