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The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

The Brazilian police shut down an illegal mining operation in Colniza, MT, and confiscated mining equipment during their operation.

Three clandestine cryptocurrency mining operations have been shut down in São Sebastião, Brazil, for illegally diverting electricity, resulting in significant financial implications.

Federal Police in Brazil have raided a farm suspected of storing fuel for illegal mining operations in the Amazon region.

Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Columnea rubromarginata, in Ecuador and Colombia that is currently threatened by illegal mining activities.

Two suspects have been arrested in an operation targeting illegal fuel sales for mining in Brazil's Sararé Indigenous Land.

Over 450 soldiers have been deployed in Gauteng, South Africa, to address the issues of illegal mining and rising gang violence.

A Bolivian truck driver was arrested in Brazil after police discovered 160 kilograms of illegal silver hidden in the vehicle during a traffic check.

The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has destroyed dredges used for illegal mining and seized illegal wood in actions aimed at combating environmental crimes in the Amazon.

A police team in Deoria, India, was attacked by a local goon while trying to stop illegal sand mining at the request of a village head.

Two men suspected of being part of the criminal organization Comando Vermelho were killed in a confrontation with police in Brazil's northern region.

A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.

An indigenous woman reported that illegal mining and the criminal organization Comando Vermelho have led to increased alcoholism and violence in Sararé, Brazil.

The Federal Police in Brazil seized two cars in São João del Rei during an operation targeting a criminal organization involved in the illegal extraction and commercialization of cassiterite.

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.

South Africa is deploying military troops alongside police to combat gang violence and illegal mining, a move met with mixed reactions from political entities and experts.

Toxic gases have claimed the lives of 37 workers in a mine in central Nigeria, with dozens more hospitalized.

A toxic gas exposure incident at a mining site in Zurak community, Nigeria resulted in 37 fatalities and 26 hospitalizations, prompting police investigations.

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a man during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in Colorado do Oeste, Rondônia.

Alcoa has been fined $55 million by Australia's environment minister for illegal land clearing in Western Australia’s jarrah forests.

South Africa will deploy army units alongside police in ten days to combat increasing crime rates fueled by drug gangs and illegal mining.

An illegal gold mining camp was located and dismantled by security forces in the Eloy Alfaro canton of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, following reports of armed incursions and the alleged kidnapping of three individuals.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the National Defense Force to combat gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.

In Mozambique, journalist Carlitos Candangue survived an assassination attempt believed to be linked to his investigative reporting on illegal mining practices.

Five boats used for illegal gold mining were seized by the Federal Police in Iranduba, Brazil, during a joint operation with environmental and security bodies.

The South African National Defence Force is prepared to support police efforts against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape following a directive from President Ramaphosa.

South African political parties have largely supported President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to deploy troops to combat gang violence and illegal mining in two provinces.

The Chinese government rejects claims by US lawmakers regarding illegal mining activities in Nigeria, labeling them as baseless accusations.

The Chinese embassy in Nigeria dismissed allegations from U.S. lawmakers regarding illegal mining and financing of terrorism, labeling them as unfounded.

U.S. lawmakers are linking illegal Chinese mining operations in Nigeria to terrorism funding, advocating for measures to counteract foreign exploitation.

A police officer was killed and a NSCDC patrol van burned during an attack by suspected illegal miners in Niger State, Nigeria.

Brazil's Federal Police, with the support of Ibama, destroyed 29 vessels used in illegal gold mining activities in the Madeira River during a recent operation.

The search for ten missing workers from Canadian miner Vizsla Silver Corp in Sinaloa has ended tragically with the discovery of their bodies after a prolonged search and investigation into the involvement of local cartels in illegal mining activities.

A pilot was fined over R$ 6 million for environmental crimes during an operation against illegal mining in Brazil.

The Brazilian Institute of the Environment (Ibama) donated 502 kg of food seized during a crackdown on illegal mining activities in Roraima to social institutions.

A joint operation between Brazil's Ibama and Federal Police resulted in the destruction of an airplane, heavy machinery, and the seizure of gold in a crackdown on illegal mining activities between the states of Pará and Amapá.

Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.

The Brazilian Federal Police and the National Indian Foundation have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in the Kayapó Indigenous Land, including destroying dredges and seizing equipment.

A military operation in northern Ecuador has economically impacted illegal mining groups by an estimated $700,000 in Imbabura province.

Viviane Barci de Moraes, the wife of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, has taken on the defense of mining businessman Lucas Kallas in a case concerning illegal iron ore extraction.

An explosion in an illegal coal mine in central Colombia has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, while search and rescue operations continue for four missing miners.

Two individuals have been confirmed dead in an illegal coal mine explosion in Colombia, with authorities stating that four more are missing and the chances of finding survivors are slim due to high methane levels complicating rescue efforts.

A group of 16 Brazilians and one Venezuelan, arrested in Guiana for illegal mining and unauthorized entry, was released by a Georgetown Magistrates' Court decision.

An explosion in an illegal coal mine in India has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people.

At least 23 people have died from an explosion at an illegal coal mine in the Indian state of Meghalaya, with recovery operations expected to resume.

Following a mining suspension order in Napo, the organization Napo Ama la Vida calls for daily government controls, an emergency environmental plan, and a focused state of emergency to combat illegal mining.

The South African Forestry Company Limited is incurring significant financial losses due to timber theft and illegal mining activities in its Mpumalanga plantations.

The Federal Police destroyed a small aircraft in Iracema, near Yanomami Indigenous Land, following reports of a clandestine runway used for illegal mining operations.

In Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a crackdown led by DM Manish Bansal resulted in the suspension of four revenue officials and the blacklisting of two amin due to negligence concerning illegal mining and transportation.