The entire world is facing with the problem of illegal
mining of minerals and metals. The recent scams in India for illegal mining of
iron ore headed straight to restriction and ban on mining activity in the state
of Karnataka in India and same situation is pondering over the state of Goa in
India.
In Colombia, after the crackdown on drug trade, the
criminals are getting more attracted to illegal mining of Gold in the country.
Gold is a precious metal which can be sold much easier anywhere anytime. The
illegal mining of gold in Columbia became a most profitable business.
In Mexico, the illegal mining operations help the mafias to
generate finance.
Similarly in China, the illegal mining is a major
problem. There are lot many coal mines
which are running illegally in the country. Earlier, the government has rescued
underground trapped labors in a illegal running coal mines after it got collapsed.