Mongabay published a five-part series delving into Brazil’s ongoing operation to evict illegal gold miners from Munduruku ...

Police conducted several operations to dismantle illegal gold mining networks linked to authorities last year. In October 2024, for example, an investigation by Brazil’s Federal Police targeted a ...

Gold mining has been a feature of the Andean Amazon since pre-Colombian times and, along with silver, it was the cornerstone of the economy in the colonial and republican periods. In Brazil, gold ...

Despite visible poverty, Jacareacanga's per capita GDP is 90,000 reais ($15,157.38), higher than Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis, a sure sign of the illegal wealth gold mining is generating.

In today’s video, we’ll take you through the fascinating and dynamic history of Brazil in a summarized yet comprehensive way. Brazil, a country known for its vast landscapes, rich culture, and global ...

Hochschild Mining said it expects to significantly reduce production guidance at its Mara Rose site in Brazil due to ongoing ...

Hochschild had expected the Mara Rosa mine to produce between 94,000 and 104,000 ounces of gold in 2025 but now expects to significantly cut this guidance in due course. The lower output will impact ...

Hochschild Mining issued a six-week shutdown at its Mara Rosa mine, following lower-than-expected gold output by the end of ...