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Gold mining

"Water is for the people" reads a sign in defense of Indigenous land and water rights at a large gathering in Ahuacatlán, Puebla state, Mexico.
Justice
Indigenous communities score victories against two mining projects in Mexico
The new water-based process being used by some independent Mongolian miners can extract up to 80% of the gold from the ore and is much cleaner than processes using mercury or cyanide.
Environment
These Mongolian miners are making gold greener. Now they want their government to help.
Child gold mining in Philippines
Environment
In the Philippines, underwater gold mining comes with small payoffs and big risks
Development & Education
Nicaragua’s gold mining industry is booming, boosting country’s economy
Colombia Sets Sight on ‘Green Gold’
Global Politics
Nicaragua Cashing in on Rising Gold Prices
The Blackfoot River and the Glory of the West
Gold Rush Legacy, Part I
The Living on Earth Almanac
State Initiatives
Gold Rush Legacy
Global Politics
Andes gold mine brings hope, fear to Colombia