17/05/2017· There is no qualm that galamsey activities have caused a great harm to our environment, this is because most of the minerals are found in rivers, as a result, the illegal mining companies often
21/08/2020· According to him the activities of these illegal miners have the tendency of polluting the community's water source and leave them exposed to several dangers associated with contaminated water.
The Nigerian government may have lost about N4 billion in three years, owing to illegal practices and corrupt activities of companies operating in the mining sector in Nigeria, two separate solid
25/06/2019· For organised crime groups, illegal mining is a lucrative enterprise. In South Africa, it's often linked to human smuggling and trafficking, illegal weapons and
The Punjab Mining and Geology Department registered as many as 201 cases against 189 persons involved in illegal mining activities in the past three months, said the state government on Friday. "As many as 201 cases against 189 persons involved in illegal mining activities in the last three months- May to July, 2020. A total of 299 vehicles and machines being used for illegal mining have also
Foreigners, mostly Chinese goldminers have taken over illegal mining in Africa, and have introduced new technologies and equipment into illegal mining activities. With modern equipment, their activities can destroy large tracts of land and forest reserves within one day, and can destroy water bodies within a few hours.
12/09/2020· * The mining activities 1 kilometre from major bridges and ½ kilometre from small bridges upstream and down-stream is prohibited. * Similarly no mining activities shall take place 1 kilometre from
Illegal mining activity has been reported in the Aravali Range. Bauxite, Iron Ore, Chromite and coal mining in Orissa. 2011 witnessed first set of PIL's filed in Orissa High Court seeking explanation on why royalty had not been revised since 1948. During process of inquiry, by September 2011, Orissa High Court had come across multiple other breaches. Findings led to three inquiry sets (by
12/09/2020· A Division Bench comprising of Justices Rajiv Sharma and Harinder Singh Sidhu was hearing the plea by a petitioner who submitted before the Court that large scale illegal mining activities
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has again alerted the nation on the danger posed by the activities of illegal miners in the state. Matawalle, who raised the alarm after a closed door meeting with
Government says it is working towards curbing illegal mining activities that are on the increase in Eastern Province. Mines and Mineral Development Permanent Secretary Paul
Illegal mining is mining activity that is undertaken without state permission, in particular in absence of land rights, mining licenses, and exploration or mineral transportation permits.
By April, Osun governor, Gboyega Oyetola launched a taskforce including Amotekun to fight illegal mining activities. In their first outing, they arrested 27 illegal miners in the state. Those
15/07/2018· Any mining activity – be it small or large scale – is deemed illegal if not sanctioned by the president through the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining.
31/07/2018· The illegal mining business has become highly sophisticated and today functions as a business entity in its own right. From recruitment to gang bosses, banking systems and fully functioning smelt houses, the operations are run under strict control and even include working hours and shift changes.
Illegal gold mining, or 'Zama Zamas' - a Zulu colloquial term used in South Africa, translating to 'trying your luck' - is lucrative. The rewards of this illicit activity are attractive and difficult for watchdogs to monitor as there are many illegal mining sites in the country. Illegal miners normally go into the decommissioned mines and try their luck, so to speak, to look for
The Writ of Arrest further states that the defendants used dredge machines and other equipment to carry on their illegal mining activities, thereby depriving the government of its revenue and at the same time sabotaging the economy of the country. The writ: "That during the period of March 2019, in the area of Manjoe Town, Todee District, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia,
21/08/2020· Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Musa Bello has vowed to put an end to all illegal mining operations in the Territory which he says poses a huge health risk to residents in the affected communities.. According to him the activities of these illegal miners have the tendency of polluting the community's water source and leave them exposed to several dangers associated with
04/04/2017· According to America's Quarterly, illegal mining activity means that there is usually an absence of land rights, mining licenses, exploration or mineral transportation permits. Without these permits, there are no independent bodies to regulate mining procedures and all the high-risk activities that come with it.
13/09/2020· "As many as 201 cases against 189 persons involved in illegal mining activities in the last three months- May to July, 2020. A total of 299 vehicles and machines being used for illegal mining have
The MEC agreed that more needs to be done to protect this community from the increase in illegal mining activities in recent months, which inevitably leads to an increase in crime. Advertisement. Shooting has become a common occurrence and on 3 September, a man was shot dead. It is believed that the shootings ensue from Zama-Zama turf wars. Earlier this month, the bodies of three men were
21/08/2020· According to him the activities of these illegal miners have the tendency of polluting the community's water source and leave them exposed to several dangers associated with
POLICE have with immediate effect banned all illegal gold mining activities across the country following the callous murder of a police officer in Kadoma last week and a high increase in violent
Zamfara State Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Development, Dr Nuruddeen Isah vowed that any person caught engaging in illegal mining activities despite ban will be prosecuted. Isah
13/09/2020· "As many as 201 cases against 189 persons involved in illegal mining activities in the last three months- May to July, 2020. A total of 299 vehicles and machines being used for illegal mining
