Gold Rally Drives Global Surge In Illegal Mining: WGC
Bloomberg • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The World Gold Council (WGC) reports that the recent surge in gold prices has led to a significant increase in illegal mining activities globally. This trend raises concerns about environmental and regulatory impacts associated with unregulated gold extraction.
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