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date: 03 November 2024

The Harms and Crimes of Mininglocked

The Harms and Crimes of Mininglocked

  • Yuliya ZabyelinaYuliya ZabyelinaDepartment of Political Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Summary

The world characterized by scarcity of natural resources and the growing demand for metals and minerals has provided strong incentives for illegal mining. Mining-related crimes have become a desirable illegal business for organized criminal groups, rebel forces, terrorist organizations, and private mining companies due to the low risks involved and the frequently limited ability or willingness of authorities to monitor mining areas and supply chains of metals and minerals. Illegal mining has devastated and displaced communities, contaminated clean water sources, and ravaged ecosystems and biodiversity. The problem commands both individual responses from the countries directly impacted by illegal mining as well as responses from the entire international community.

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  • International Crime

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