The so-called Peruvian gold rush is the root cause of the problem, which has seen illegal mining operations in the country’s Amazon increase significantly. Mercury binds to gold, forming pellets large enough to be caught in a sieve, and as such is regularly used in the process. If set alight, these pellets release mercury into the atmosphere, causing pollution.
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