Somalia Warns Against Illegal Mining

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Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals has warned against growing illegal mineral exploration involving local and foreign actors operating without government permits. The ministry said unauthorized prospecting threatens national resources, security and the environment, and vowed strict legal action against offenders. Authorities have intensified monitoring across mining zones with security agencies and federal member states. The government urged the public to report suspicious activity and emphasized its commitment to transparent, regulated resource management.