Curbing Unregulated River Sand Mining in Sri Lanka
River sand mining (RSM) has severe environmental, socio-economic, safety, and public health consequences. Increases in flow velocity cause river banks to erode more …
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River sand mining (RSM) has severe environmental, socio-economic, safety, and public health consequences. Increases in flow velocity cause river banks to erode more …
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The problem of this research paper is to discuss on illegal sand mining in Sri Lanka. Sand has been commercialized and mining has expanded rapidly, which has resulted increments in the supply chain of sand throughout the time. And due to various loopholes in the legislation and the monitoring mechanisms the offenders go unpunished destroying ...
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Despite nearly two years passing since Titanium Sands Ltd. (TSL) completed exploration activities, the company is awaiting approvals to begin the environmental studies. It says this is "something that has continually been delayed by the political situation in Sri Lanka."
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Sri Lanka passed the National Environmental Act 47, which prohibits mechanised sand mining in all rivers. Together, these new legal frameworks have significantly increased GSMB's capacity. One of the most challenging aspects of SLWP's work to end illicit RSM has been …
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'Mining' is defined as the extraction of valuable minerals from the earth and it is undertaken mainly by using two techniques, namely surface mining and underground mining. Surface mining is the most common type of mining (85% of all mining is surface mining), and is the only technique used for heavy mineral mining. Sri Lanka, despite …
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General Manager of PIL, Ryan Rockwood, a seasoned mining professional said, "Sri Lanka's mineral sands sector offers great potential, and we possess a good understanding of its composition and ...
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In Sri Lanka, artisanal or manual sand mining from rivers has supplied the country's construction industry for hundreds of years. Since 1990, the introduction of …
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However, Sri Lanka has less contribution (< 1%) to global ilmenite production. Consequently, the value addition of ilmenite must be highly encouraged with at least an immediate stage (e.g. synthetic rutile). ... For example, the last cabinet paper on "Mining and Export of Mineral Sands" was issued in 2012 by the government of Sri …
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It is no new truth that the issuance of mining permits for minerals such as sand, soil, clay and gravel generally get caught up in this vicious cycle. In theory, even if the mineral resources in Sri Lanka, are governed by the Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 (as amended); in practice it is the politics of the day that gets to call the shots.
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Illegal Sand mining, Sri Lanka, Environmental Law I. INTRODUCTION . Sand as a natural resource has been a part and parcel element throughout the human civilization where has become an inalienable part of the construction industry supply-chain, which is an important indicator of the growth
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Ilmenite is a mineral used for solar cells and other purposes, but its mining in the northeast coast of Sri Lanka has caused environmental damage and land loss. The article explores the …
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Extensive sand mining in some rivers has lead to the collapse of river banks, destabilising structures such as bridges and causing influx of salt water. Landslides and coastal erosion are other factors that have had a …
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Our brand 'Mirama Mineral' engages in the mining and processing of ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet, quartz, dolomite, and mica for the export market. It owns and operates various mineral mines in Sri Lanka. Alchemy Heavy Metals (Pvt) Limited was founded in 2002 and is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Western Australia-headquartered Titanium Sands has announced that it is proceeding with the formal mining licence application process for its Mannar Island project, in Sri Lanka. The company says ...
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In 2015, Sri Lanka's authority on mining, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), issued nine exploration licenses to five Sri Lankan companies and one individual to conduct explorations in Mannar. ... In this backdrop, Titanium Sands' Head of Operations of Sri Lanka, Saliya Galagoda, said that the company had finished the …
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Figure 2 Mechanized Sand Mining in the Y an Oya (Source: Sirasa News First). Figure 3 River Bank erosion due to mining in the Mahaweli at T rincomalee (Source : Sirasa News First)
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Sand mining in Sri Lanka is not only undercutting riverbanks, it is also undermining water quality, ecosystems and land use, and, according to some, the country's recent economic progress. In Sri Lanka, artisanal or manual sand mining from rivers has supplied the country's construction industry for hundreds of years. Since 1990, the ...
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Australian mining company, Titanium Sands Ltd, plans to carry out extensive ilmenite sand mining on fragile Mannar Island in Northern Sri Lanka. The immediate result will be substantial salt water intrusion, contaminated drinking water and disruption to the lives of tens of thousands of residents who depend on fishing and other primary industries for …
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Two thousand flamingos, a war-torn island and an Australian mining proposal. Up to a million birds stop at Mannar Island, off the north-west coast of Sri Lanka, to feed during the winter.
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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on July 19 th, requesting an investigation into the alleged corruption, malfeasance and abuse of power by the Sri Lanka Cement Corporation (SLCC) in a proposed mineral sands mining project in Puttalam.The …
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According to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), which is the national body responsible to regulate exploration and mining of minerals (including …
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Sri Lanka has a relatively small mining sector – certainly from the perspective of foreign participation. It is a considerable gemstone producer and a leading exporter of sapphires and various other precious gems. ... In 2021, Australian company Titanium Sands had its exploration licences, (held through a Sri Lankan company via subsidiaries ...
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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has revealed that alleged corruption in the management of the mineral sands mining project in Puttalam may have resulted in a staggering loss of $300 million USD. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has escalated its concerns regarding a proposed ...
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It is no new truth that the issuance of mining permits for minerals such as sand, soil, clay and gravel generally get caught up in this vicious cycle. In theory, even if the mineral resources in Sri Lanka, are governed by the Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 (as amended); in practice it is the politics of the day that gets to call the shots.
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Despite society's increasing dependence on sand, there are major challenges that this industry needs to deal with: limited sand resources, illegal mining, and environmental impact of sand mining.
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Unregulated / Illicit River Sand Mining in Sri Lanka- Impact of Awareness Campaign and Legal Recourse. Experience from some interventions undertaken by the Sri Lanka Water Partnership. Ranjith Ratnayake . Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka has 103 river basins varying from 9 Sq Km to 10,327 Sq Km.
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Medium size gravel washing machine with sand and black-sand separator units attached. Natural blue sapphire found in Sri Lanka. Large gravel washing machine. Sri Lankan Chrysoberyl 's eye. Sri Lanka's ... We've pioneered mechanise mining in Sri Lanka. Gravel washing machines manufactured by Ananda Miners are used all over the world …
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Recognising the need for scientific assessments of the extent of environmental degradation caused by indiscriminate sand mining, an attempt has been made to study the …
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