The non-profit Urihi Associação Yanomami said in a statement that the incident took place Tuesday in the northern state of Roraima, which borders Venezuela. The organization said its move was aimed at avoiding the risk of water contamination by mercury in mining.
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The Environmental Impact of Illegal Mining in Latin America
Besides deforestation, one of the most severe environmental consequences of illegal mining is mercury poisoning. Small-scale gold mining is the second-largest source of mercury pollution globally, behind the burning of fossil fuels, alone accounting for around a third of total mercury pollution.
read more... https://earth.org/the-environmental-impact-of-illegal-mining-in-latin-america/
Yanomami Indigenous group in Brazil detains alleged illegal miners in Amazon
The Urihi Associação Yanomami, a non-profit organization, stated that the incident occurred on Tuesday in Roraima, a northern state bordering Venezuela. The group's action aimed to prevent potential water contamination from mercury used in mining activities.
read more... https://menafn.com/1108139017/Yanomami-Indigenous-group-in-Brazil-detains-alleged-illegal-miners-in-Amazon