In garimpo mercury works like a magnet, binding with the gold particles and making them easier to separate from the surrounding ore. This amalgam is then washed to separate any remaining waste, which is then dumped in the river. The Brazilian Federal Police estimate that garimpeiros throw around 7 million tonnes of sediment into the Rio Tapajós per year, much of which contains mercury.
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