Approximately half of alluvial gold exploitation nationwide (49 per cent) occurs in areas where mining is not permitted (58,216 hectares), including forest reserves, national natural parks and other protected areas. Of this area, 43,048 hectares are concentrated in the Pacific Forest Reserve, recognized as one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. This raises concerns about the pressure exerted by EVOA on areas that are critical for ecological conservation.
read more... Colombia recorded 118,410 hectares of alluvial gold exploitation in 2025, a 4.5 per cent increase over 2025
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