What Is the New Bill Proposed by the Authority Regarding the Penalization of Mercury Use?

Mining attorney Estefanny Pardo presented a radio program in partnership with La Voz Minera EMG titled "Minería al Día con Estefanny Pardo." In this episode, Ms. Pardo analyzes the new bill proposed by the National Mining Agency that aims to penalize the use, importation and commercialization of mercury in mining. She explains the penalties included, which involve imprisonment and heavy fines, as well as aggravating circumstances for damage to protected areas and vulnerable communities. Additionally, she addresses the problem of illegal mining in Colombia, the environmental and legal impacts it generates and the challenges authorities face in combating these illicit activities, emphasizing the importance of this initiative to specifically target the use of mercury in criminal mining.

Duration: 10:39

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