Africa: Organized Crime Groups Increasingly Embedded in Gold Supply Chain

Rising demand for gold, critical minerals fuelling crime in Africa, others – UNODC

The report also examined the destinations of the unprocessed metals and minerals and the proceeds from their trade. The post Rising demand for gold, critical minerals fuelling crime in Africa, others – UNODC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Africa: Organized Crime Groups Increasingly Embedded in Gold Supply Chain

The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry.

UN Leads Efforts to Curb Crime Driven by Africa’s Mineral Boom

The United Nations is spearheading initiatives to address the surge in criminal activities linked to the soaring global demand for gold and other minerals, particularly in Africa. This development highlights the dual potential of the continent’s vast natural resources to drive economic growth while necessitating robust measures to ensure security and sustainability.The rising value of minerals like gold, cobalt, and lithium has fueled illegal mi…

Rising Demand For Gold, Minerals Increasing Crime In Africa, Others — UN - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

Rising crime, corruption and instability in Africa and Latin America have been linked to increasing demand for gold and other mineral resources. This was revealed in a new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report titled ‘Minerals Crime: Illegal Gold Mining— Part Two of the Global Analysis on Crimes that Affect the Environment ’ examines the motivations driving diverse actors to engage in mine…

Rising demand for gold, other minerals fuelling instability in Africa – UNODC

The growing demand for gold and critical minerals are fuelling crimes, corruption, instability in Africa, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said. This is contained in a report released by the UNODC on Tuesday in Vienna. The report, ‘Minerals Crime: Illegal Gold Mining, part two of the Global Analysis on Crimes that Affect the … The post Rising demand for gold, other minerals fuelling instability in Africa – UNODC appeared first on Dat…

Criminal networks are increasingly seeking to take control of mining sites, trade routes, and refining infrastructure. According to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), these groups are deeply embedded in gold supply chains, attracted by the high profitability […]