Mongolian Gold Rush

Mining companies have started mining gold and other minerals in Mongolia--completely overlooking government regulations. Laws stating that no mining can be done next to rivers are being completely ignored and leaving both environmentalists and residents feeling hopeless.

Mining methods such as dreding and high powered cannons are damaging the hillsides of the surrounding areas and causing nomads to flee their residences. The river Onggi alone supports more than 60,000 nomadic herders and livestock....

Full article can be found: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081017-mongolia-mining-missions.html