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New mining rules trigger outrage
Experts, greens criticise dilution of ecological norms for quarries The revised mining rules issued by the Industries Department last week have triggered widespread concern among the public and drawn
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Harsher laws sought against illegal sand mining in Namibia
Illegal sand mining is threatening the environment and communities in Namibia. Residents say regulations against the practice are being ignored and are calling on the government to impose harsher laws.
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Satellite cover for Maharashtra in sight to stop illegal mining
PUNE: Maharashtra will soon join other states equipped with a special special satellite surveillance system to map their 3,500 odd stone quarries and help government officials curb illegal mining activities.
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Hong Kong launches ivory ban bill
Hong Kong - Hong Kong launched a landmark bill to ban its ivory trade on Wednesday, describing it as an effort to "eradicate" the illegal poaching of elephants. The southern Chinese city is a major
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Minor mineral: Faster green nods fail to slow down illegal sand mining
The Centre has constituted a committee to understand the existing system of sand mining in various states and prepare a guideline which addresses all concerns of this sector. A few years ago, the general
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Pangolin scales shipped from Ghana seized by Malaysian officials
Malaysian officials say they have seized another illegal shipment of pangolin scales as it passed through Kuala Lampur International Airport (KLIA) late last week. The 288 kilograms of pangolin scales
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Staggering rhino losses show no sign of letting up- IFP
Cape Town - The relentless rhino poaching onslaught across Africa shows no signs of letting up and staggering statistics released earlier on Tuesday indicate South Africa is on track to lose more than
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Tanzania: Parliamentary Committee Meets Over the Second Mineral Sands Saga Report
Dodoma — The Parliamentary Steering Committee is in an emergency meeting here to discuss the recommendations and the role the legislature can play to support President John Magufuli's resolve to bringing
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African, Asian Investigators Break Up Ivory-smuggling Syndicate
Seven smugglers involved in the illegal ivory trade from Uganda to Singapore have been arrested following an 18-month investigation by African and Asian law enforcement officials, a counter-trafficking
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Trans-border African task-force nails ivory smuggling network
Durban - A cross-border African task-force has arrested several key members of an ivory smuggling pipeline that covertly moved tons of elephant tusks from Africa to Asia. Details of the intensive six-week