Copper ‘Chile’s Chernobyl’ shuts down production after decades of environmental damage Quintero and its surroundings have been referred to as a 'sacrifice zone' by environmentalists Joseph MortonJune 1, 2023
Gold Costa Rica declares water emergency over mercury contamination due to illegal gold extraction Artisanal miners use mercury to recover small amounts of gold mixed in soil and sediments Joseph MortonFebruary 24, 2023
Canada Mine reclamation loophole creates environmental risk Mine remediation is the process of restoring a mine site to a condition that is safe for human use Joseph MortonFebruary 16, 2023