Report:
According to a statement made by the Governorship, the Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams conducted operations on unlicensed mines in the center and Kilimli district on November 21-22. The Gendarmerie Public Order Commando Teams provided support during these operations. The investigation revealed that a total of 13 mines were being operated without a license. During the operation, the authorities seized 2 shovels, 3 cranes, 3 wagons, 1 pickaxe, 4 tons of smuggled coal, and 110 meters of rail. The Turkish Hard Coal Corporation (TTK) teams were responsible for destroying the illegal mines. Since the mines were located within forest borders, the confiscated materials were handed over to the Regional Directorate of Forestry teams. Administrative action has been initiated against the 6 individuals who were apprehended.
ESG Risks:
1. Environmental Risk: The operation uncovered the presence of unlicensed mines, indicating a potential lack of compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
2. Governance Risk: The fact that the mines were operated without a license suggests a failure in the governance and oversight processes within the mining sector.
3. Social Risk: The presence of smuggled coal raises concerns about the involvement of illegal or informal labor practices, potentially leading to exploitation and unsafe working conditions.
Vulnerable Groups:
The article does not provide explicit information about specific vulnerable groups affected by the ESG risks mentioned.
Organisations:
1. Governorship: The Governorship is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations carried out by the Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams.
2. Provincial Gendarmerie Command: The Gendarmerie Command conducted the operations on the unlicensed mines.
3. Gendarmerie Public Order Commando Teams: The Public Order Commando Teams provided support during the operations.
4. Turkish Hard Coal Corporation (TTK): TTK teams were responsible for destroying the illegal mines.
5. Regional Directorate of Forestry: The confiscated materials were handed over to the Regional Directorate of Forestry teams.
Sectors:
1. Mining Sector: The operations targeted unlicensed mines, highlighting potential risks within the mining sector.
Keywords:
Governorship, Provincial Gendarmerie Command, Gendarmerie Public Order Commando Teams, unlicensed mines, Turkish Hard Coal Corporation (TTK), Regional Directorate of Forestry, environmental risk, governance risk, social risk, smuggling, coal, administrative action.