Afghanistan's landscape altered by gold mining

Report on the expansion of the gold mining sector in Afghanistan and its impact on the environment and local communities. The article focuses on the rise in mining activities since the Taliban's return to power, with many excavators operating in areas such as Badakhshan, leading to environmental erosion, water pollution, and a decline in agricultural and pastoral resources. Nearby areas are also negatively affected, experiencing falling water levels and infrastructure destruction. Despite these challenges, the sector has been growing annually at a rate of 25% to 30% since 2021 and remains an important part of the country's economy.

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