LUTTE CONTRE L’ORPAILLAGE CLANDESTIN ET LA POLLUTION DES COURS D’EAU : 24 DRAGUES ET ACCESSOIRES INTERCEPTÉS ET INCINÉRÉS À YANFOLILA

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Malian authorities have executed a decisive environmental enforcement operation, seizing and destroying 24 illegal gold mining dredges on the Sankarani River. This action demonstrates a significant escalation in the government’s commitment to halting destructive artisanal mining, which pollutes vital waterways like the Niger River basin. The targeted destruction of equipment in Yanfolila serves as a strong deterrent signal to illegal operators, prioritizing ecological protection over informal economic activity. This move underscores a shift towards tangible, on-the-ground enforcement toContinue Reading