Illegal mining, on the other hand, is a common practice in Renca. Though the exact number of illegal miners active in the area is unknown, some estimates put it at over 1,000. The rise of illicit mining in Renca was part of the reason Temer decided to do away with the area's protected status. By opening the land up to legal mining operations, the government hopes that it will displace the illegal ones. In addition, admitting companies to conduct geological surveys will give Brasilia a better idea of the untapped reserves still in the area.
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