sand mining ban lifted on beach in suriname, causing
sand is a key component of concrete and asphalt, and coastal sand mining can be a cheap way to obtain this essential building material. four barges are currently mining shell sand at braamspunt beach in suriname, following a year long ban of mining activities at the beach. this image was taken on march 9. photo credit: professor sieuwnath naipal. a boatload of people arriving at braamspunt beach on