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- Toxic chemicals found in small, furry animals decades after mine closure Sat, 16 Jun 18, 2:00amThe environmental impact of large-scale industrial activity can be felt long after the activity stops. A new study published in the journal ScienceDirect found that decades after the closure of the Giant Mine — located...
- Colombian town turns down $35B gold mine - prefers a clean environment Sat, 1 Apr 17, 2:09amA small Colombian town just rejected a $35 billion gold mine project, putting people and the Earth before profit. Around 98 percent of the residents in Cajamarca said no to the mine due to concerns over the environment and...
- Five Tanzanian gold miners rescued after 41 days trapped underground Sat, 21 Nov 15, 5:30amBeing buried alive is a nightmare scenario for many people, and few lucky souls live to tell after such an experience. This story, out of Tanzania, is one of the rare gems. Ending a 41-day saga that you probably haven’t...
- Guatemalan Protestor Burned Alive for Speaking Out Against Canadian Company GoldCorp Fri, 29 Aug 14, 12:27amA Guatemalan protestor was beaten and burnt to death after he dared to speak against the Marlin gold mine, which is owned by Canadian company GoldCorp...