Mining & Environment: France is pushing for joint action with Suriname after AFP reported illegal gold mining along the Marowijne border with French Guiana, with mercury and arsenic levels far above WHO limits and Indigenous communities saying they’re exposed daily through water and food. World Heritage & Risk: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites worldwide, while also placing six on its “in Danger” list; notably, Suriname’s Historic Inner City of Paramaribo was among the sites flagged as threats grow from conflict, climate pressures and construction impacts. Drug Trade & Security: A new DEA assessment says U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats have not reduced cocaine supply or price, and traffickers are shifting tactics—more aircraft and routes via Guyana and Suriname. Gold Exploration (Suriname): Greenheart Gold reported initial drill and trenching results from its Igab project in Suriname, including intersections at Koela, Lemon Tree and areas below historical artisanal workings. Corporate Finance (Global with Suriname links): La Mancha Resource Fund plans to buy a 19.9% stake in Miata Metals via private placement; Miata’s Sela Creek and Nassau gold projects are in Suriname’s Guiana Shield. Travel/Identity (Suriname angle): A Sri Lanka case said a murdered Chinese national used a Suriname passport, with investigators also probing links to cybercrime and large sums of money.