Illegal Mining
Every Honduras Daily story tagged #illegal-mining, newest first — each one linked to its original source.
4 stories in #illegal-mining
Clear filtersMilitary Finds Illegal Mining and Logging in Río Plátano Reserve
An aerial reconnaissance by Honduras's military environmental battalion found three active illegal mining sites with at least 10 workers and seven floating dredges in the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, plus an illegal road network facilitating deforestation in Gracias a Dios.
SEDENA HondurasRead on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 26, 2026#illegal-mining#deforestation#rio-platano-biosphereIllegal Mining Costs Honduras $250 Million Yearly in Lost Taxes
The president of Honduras's association of artisanal and small-scale miners says the government loses up to $250 million annually in tax revenue due to illegal mining operations.
Radio América HondurasRead on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 22, 2026#illegal-mining#mining-taxes#artisanal-miningProsecutors Charge Two With Illegal Resource Extraction, Development
Honduras's Special Environmental Prosecutor has filed charges against two defendants for illegal exploitation of natural resources and unauthorized development in Villanueva and La Pita village within the Merendón Reserve near San Pedro Sula.
Ministerio Público (X)Read on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 4, 2026#illegal-mining#illegal-urbanization#reserva-del-merendonTwo Charged With Illegal Mining in Lepaterique
Honduras's Environmental Prosecutor has obtained formal charges against two men for illegal nonmetallic mining extraction in Lepaterique, a municipality in Francisco Morazán Department.