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Afghanistans gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmland

Gold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted rivers and loss of farmland due to extensive excavation. Thousands of miners are working in the Shiwa area, extracting gold for investors nationwide. The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector to boost state revenue. This boom has led to job creation but also widespread ecological damage.

9 Aug 2026 9:02 am