She also raised concerns about the potential contamination of water bodies by chemicals used in illegal gold mining, including cyanide and mercury, cautioning that the resulting environmental pollution could pose risks to public health.
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Colombia recorded 118,410 hectares of alluvial gold exploitation in 2025, a 4.5 per cent increase over 2025
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
Friday, October 9, 2026
Peru is losing a battle against illegal gold mining in its rainforests
“There is not much trust,” said Julio Cusuriche, an Indigenous leader from Madre de Dios, adding that military actions will never be enough without sustainable economic alternatives for locals. As long as illegal miners operate unchecked, he warned, communities surrounding Tambopata will remain exposed to mercury pollution as diggers use the toxic metal as the cheapest way to separate gold from ore.
read more... https://themalaysianreserve.com/2026/10/09/peru-is-losing-a-battle-against-illegal-gold-mining-in-its-rainforests/