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Credit: Reuters The report, released on April 18, said mineral extraction has doubled since 2000 and is accelerating at an “alarming” rate. Forest loss and degradation can occur within a 70 kilometer (43 mile) radius of the mining activity itself, in addition to effects on biodiversity, the report said, adding that 77% of all mines exist within a 50 kilometer (31 mile) radius of key biodiversity areas.