Illicit Gold Mining in Ecuador - Challenges and Considerations
According to one OAS DTOC study, between 2015 and 2019, Ecuador's gold ore exports increased by 27,604 percent as measured by weight. "In 2015, Ecuador exported gold ore worth USD $538,633, making it 30th in the world in terms of the export value. However, by 2019, these exports rose to nearly USD $100,000,000, making Ecuador the 9th ...