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Monday, July 31, 2023

Bolivian indigenous group declares local emergency over protected area zoning

 Gold mining by cooperatives is largely unregulated. A growth in the practice has led to increased concerns about the impact of mercury used in the mining process on local indigenous people. Bolivia has been criticised by environmentalists and civil society groups for its relaxed legislation on the toxic element. 

read more... https://www.mining-technology.com/news/indigenous-group-bolivia-local-emergency-gold-mining/

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