North Sulawesi's Gold Rush Creates Environmental Devastation

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North Sulawesi's Gold Rush Creates Environmental Devastation

An illegal gold mining camp is seen in the village of Tatelu at an environmental preservation area in the North Minahasa district of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on March 14, 2023. A group of miners consisting of five people could mine 30-60 grams a day. According to a miner, they have been mining the area for 35 years. (Photo by Garry Lotulung/NurPhoto)

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