In Liberia, concerns are growing over gold mining pollution

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In Liberia, concerns are growing over gold mining pollution Africa

Issued on: 18/04/2026 - 13:37

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In Liberia, communities are raising alarm over rising water and soil pollution linked to gold mining activities. In the village of Jikandor, north of the capital, residents accuse the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation of violating environmental standards and contaminating rivers through undisclosed spills.

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• Liberia
• Pollution
• Africa

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