Taiwan toughens penalties for illegal mining

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Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved amendments to the Soil and Stone Mining Act, increasing penalties for illegal mining. The revised law raises fines for unauthorized mining to NT$10 million. Those profiting from illegal extraction face up to five years in prison and fines up to NT$50 million. The amendments, prompted by environmental damage and safety concerns, also include life imprisonment and NT$100 million fines for causing death or injury, and mandate confiscation of equipment.


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