Mongabay iconMongabaySep 11, 2026

Can mining gold be sustainable?

In Madre de Dios, Peru, gold mining is deeply intertwined with the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people. But the industry is also leaving a heavy mark on the Amazon, with mercury pollution and deforestation reshaping one of the world’s most biodiverse forests. In La Pampa, an area known for gold mining, a forma

Can mining gold be sustainable?

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