Exploring the economic promise and environmental costs of mining in Brazil

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Jul 28, 2025, 11:06 am112 pts
Mining in Brazil does not deliver the sustained economic benefits often claimed, while informal mining is a major driver of deforestation, especially in the Amazon. A new study offers one of the most comprehensive assessments to date, combining satellite imagery and economic data to analyze the environmental…

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