Survey maps impact of illegal mining on exploited workers

 Illnesses caused by mercury exposure, harassment, rape, attempted murder, and forced disappearances are among the problems faced by people drawn into illegal mining in the Amazon, according to a survey by the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (Repam-Brasil) and the Conviva Institute, two non-profit organizations.

read more... https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/direitos-humanos/noticia/2025-07/survey-maps-impact-illegal-mining-exploited-workers