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Illegal Gold Mining Persists in Amazon Despite Brazil Crackdown

Greenpeace reports that illegal miners continue to extract billions in gold from the Amazon rainforest, despite ongoing crackdowns by the Brazilian government. The illicit activity causes significant environmental damage and economic loss.

29 May, 03:09 — 29 May, 03:09
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straits-timesMostly Factual7d ago

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds - The Straits Times

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds  The Straits Times

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straits-times29 May, 03:09First to report

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds - The Straits Times

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indian-express29 May, 11:32

llegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds

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Reuters29 May, 15:53Latest update

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds - Reuters

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