Sand mining is an environmental problem in India. Environmentalists have raised public awareness of illegal sand mining in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya …
This study aims to bring the issue of sand extraction into the broader debate on extractive industries, which has largely sidelined this important resource. Applying the Governance of Commodity Chains (GoCC) framework, it explores the stakeholders involved, governance …
The few available studies on illegal sand mining, in Zimbabwe have narrowly focused on either causes or impacts of illegal sand mining without exploring the broader and intertwined issues such as
202531· Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of sand budgeting and the potential for accidents due to sand mining. Furthermore, this study highlights various strategies employed to manage and mitigate the impacts of river sand mining, encompassing regulatory measures, protected areas, and sustainable sand extraction practices.
202567· The menace of illegal sand mining has become one of the most significant environmental challenge in India which has led to the degradation of water tables, loss of biodiversity and disruption of aquatic habitats. This research article analyses the Indian legal framework for controlling and mitigating the illegal sand mining wherein it examines the key …
121· After more than a decade of operation, a sand mine on the east coast of Indonesia’s Lombok Island has been shuttered amid a graft investigation. The shutdown comes as Indonesia repeals a ban on
427· Sand mining thus continues without any hindrance in many areas. Journalists covering illegal sand mining in Nepal have also been under …
202057· Sand is the single most mined commodity, eclipsing minerals and metals by a colossal margin. Here is everything you need to know about sand …
2015623· The "sand mafias" in India are particularly prevalent, Beiser writes. Efforts like those taken by the Bannerghatta National Park officials are, …
202411· Sand is a strategic natural resource that plays a key role in delivering ecological services, protecting biodiversity, promoting economic growth, and supplying means of subsistence. This study investigates the relationship between sand mining, land-use change, economic growth, environmental policy stringency, urbanization, biodiversity loss, and …
Illegal sand mining is a direct loss of revenue for the state, and so is a corruption problem as well. There are other social evils like bonded labour that are an …
This massive growth is a testament to the enormous potential of the mining sector in Ethiopia – and a direct result of recent policy reforms implemented by the Ethiopian government to revamp the sector and curb illegal mining. Investment in mining is a high priority in Ethiopia.
318· The mining baron, who has denied allegations of illegal sand mining that stretch back decades, had been caught paying the university …
1231· A study by Bisht (2019) documented that 45% were related to illegal extraction of sand, discontentment, and resistance against large-scale sand mining activities and these have led to gross life consequences e.g. led to the death of activist-Swami Nigamananda Saraswati in 2011 after a 4-month fasting protest and sand mining-related deaths are
2025221· Dr. Levke Aduda, who conducted parts of her post-doctoral research, which focuses on conflict and conflict management, at the University …
202411· The increasing demand for river bed materials, illegal mining, mining in agricultural fields, and mining in floodplain areas are increasing swiftly. These factors have an impact on the health, physical processes, and various functions of rivers, as well as the riparian zone and biodiversity on land and in the water (Kamboj et al., 2017).
2025210· The rise of the “Sand Mafia” – as illegal sand mining operations are informally known – stems from increasing population pressures and the widening gap between supply and demand.
318· The mining baron, who has denied allegations of illegal sand mining that stretch back decades, had been caught paying the university …
121· After more than a decade of operation, a sand mine on the east coast of Indonesia’s Lombok Island has been shuttered amid a graft …
This massive growth is a testament to the enormous potential of the mining sector in Ethiopia – and a direct result of recent policy reforms implemented by the …
In this article, I will explore the historical, socio-economic, and environmental impacts of illegal mining in Tigray while proposing sustainable solutions.
2025221· Dr. Levke Aduda, who conducted parts of her post-doctoral research, which focuses on conflict and conflict management, at the University of Greifswald and the University …
202514· The relationship between the mining agency and local government is not like it used to be. Kebeles and woredas actively grant permission [to mine] to people who are …
20201029· Tracking the Source of Illegal Sand Mining Sand might seem like an everyday material, but we''re running out of it for industrial uses — and …
31· Abstract Sand is mined illegally in numerous countries globally—with devastating consequences for the envi-ronment and the people living in the sand mining areas. In our contribution, we highlight the conflict potential of illegal sand mining.
20201029· Tracking the Source of Illegal Sand Mining Sand might seem like an everyday material, but we''re running out of it for industrial uses — and that means people are willing to mine it illegally (or worse) to make money.
2025620· The paper will essentially focus on riverbed sand mining and examine the intricacies of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2019, as a regulatory framework in the context of sand mining.
1228· Illegal sand mining is carried out causing bad environmental problems. There needs to be a solution to solve the problem of illegal sand …