Can mining gold be sustainable?

Mongabay
Sep 11, 2026, 3:32 am60 ptsTrending
In Madre de Dios, Peru, gold mining is deeply intertwined with the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people. But the industry is also leaving a heavy mark on the Amazon, with mercury pollution and deforestation reshaping one of the world’s most biodiverse forests. In La Pampa, an area known for gold…

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