From Oil to Blood Gold: Inside Venezuela’s
Venezuela’s collapse in oil production has triggered a desperate mining pivot, fueling gold smuggling, environmental destruction, and criminal control of mineral wealth.
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Dec 11, 2025
Indonesia Forest Mining Regulation: Heavier
Indonesia forest mining regulation brings strict penalties for illegal mining, enhancing enforcement and supporting long-term forest protection.
Gold • Nov 4, 2025
Under the Lens: Brazil’s Major Blow Against Illegal Gold
Brazil dismantled 277 illegal gold-mining dredges in the Amazon, disrupting US$193 million worth of criminal networks—what mining firms must know.
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