Illegal Coltan Mining Poses Threat to Colombian Amazon

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Issue Feb 25-Mar 03 2026: Recent reports indicate that coltan mining is taking place in certain Colombian departments, such as Guainía, without the required environmental licenses, and in Antioquia and César, where there is not even solid proof that the mineral exists. Lying at the root of such illegal activity are state failure, smuggling operations, and armed organizations.

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