Intense sand mining is putting the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia at risk of collapse with catastrophic consequences, a new study published in Nature Sustainability has found.

Despite local concerns about growth and the environmental effects of sand mining, Cemex states its operations meet all environmental standards.

The share price of Smart Sand, Inc. (NASDAQ: SND) surged by 10.8% between November 14 and November 21, 2025, putting it among ...

Mumbai: Delivering a strong blow to the rampant illegal sand mining network across Maharashtra, Revenue Minister ...

Should communities be able to prevent development of sand mines? Can communities set rules if sand mine operations are inadequate to protect nearby residents? A new “communities cannot say no to sand ...

Raute is among about 75,000 men, many from India's poorest areas, who work illegally as sand miners along Vasai Creek, diving 40 feet (12 metres) into pitchblack waters clutching just a metal rod for ...

MADISON — In a raspy voice, longtime family farmer Victoria Trinko spoke alongside environmental advocates and researchers Thursday, detailing how her life has changed in the three shorts years since ...

Odisha Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena warns sand and mineral mafias of strict action. Illegal miners and smugglers will ...

As the Planning Board prepares to rule on the company’s special permit, local coalitions and officials are calling for ...

JAGATSINGHPUR: In a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, 46 hyvas and three chain-mounted excavators were seized during a ...

MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Raghunath Bartade watched helplessly as his brother was dragged off the sand-mining boat, his leg tangled in the anchor rope and his arms flailing as he sank into ...