A5023686458- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Mining and Resource Management
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
Universidade Federal do Pará
2024
Mining has played an important role in the economies of South American countries. Although industrial mining prevails most countries, expansion garimpo activity increased substantially. Recently, Brazil exhibited two moments dominance over mining: 1989–1997 and 2019–2022. While sites occupied ~ 360 km2 1985 but to 1800 2022, a 5-fold increase, area by 1200%, from 218 2627 2022. More than 91% this is concentrated Amazon. Where almost 40% are five years old or younger, proportion increases 62%...
<title>Abstract</title> Mining has played a significant role in the economy of South American countries for centuries. Although industrial mining become predominant most countries, expansion <italic>garimpos</italic>, here referred to as mechanized mining, increased substantially. This type mainly related gold, is not only harmful human health due usage high amounts mercury (Hg), but its trails disastrous environmental and social changes are equally nefarious throughout terrestrial...