Gold Mining in Peru Leaves Some Destitute While Other Areas See Boom

Government officials say that they will provide new jobs for those destitute, but nothing has been done since. The AP reported that the region produced about 159 metric tons of gold in the last decade worth about $7 billion dollars. Yet, the illegal mining, aside from taking away tax and other revenue from the state, has also gone unchecked damaging the diverse environment with mines and mercury.
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