Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine in Venezuela Illustrates Extension Of Dangerous And Polluting Practice

 The boom of illegal mines has a detrimental impact on the environment, even in protected areas of the Amazon. A recent report by the Venezuelan NGO 'Clima 21' revealed that more than 30 rivers had been polluted by these activities, with mercury and other mining elements found in the basins of the Cuyuní, Caroní, and Caura rivers.

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