Illegal gold mining in Amazon equivalent to half of Brazil’s production

 Recent studies show high mercury contamination levels among indigenous peoples caused by gold mining.

The Brazilian Senate is currently discussing a bill that establishes a legal framework for tracing gold at all points of the supply chain, from extraction to purchase by consumers, defining transportation and proof of origin documentation, electronic invoicing, and digital recording systems.

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