| 21. | In 2013, illegal sand mining in the state was estimated to be worth.
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| 22. | In the 1950s both sand mining and the first land sales at Point Lookout occurred.
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| 23. | The name Pasir Gudang originated from the existence of a sand mine at Kampung Ulu.
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| 24. | Sand mining is a direct cause of erosion, and also impacts the local wildlife.
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| 25. | The southwestern end of the key is the site of a former sand mining operation.
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| 26. | The loss of habitat is caused by urban development, agriculture, and sand mining.
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| 27. | Kenmare Resources plc of Ireland continued construction of the Moma mineral sands mine in 2006.
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| 28. | Blue gum plantations and mineral sands mining are recent additions to the region s industries.
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| 29. | Illegal sand mining is a major unacknowledged threat to coastal and riverine biodiversity in India.
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| 30. | In August 2013, the National Green Tribunal banned sand mining in rivers across India.
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