Indigenous Mining Practices

Indigenous mining practices refer to the traditional methods used by indigenous communities to extract minerals and metals from the earth, often integrating cultural customs and sustainable approaches. These methods typically involve small-scale, community-led activities such as surface collection, panning, and simple excavation techniques. Indigenous practices emphasize harmony with the environment, utilizing local knowledge to minimize ecological impact and maintain resource renewal. These approaches contrast with large-scale industrial mining, highlighting a sustainable, culturally respectful way of resource extraction rooted in ancestral traditions and deep environmental understanding.