Illegal Mining's Economic Impact
Illegal mining causes deforestation and mercury pollution.
Gold prices at $4,500–$5,000 per ounce fuel illegal mining growth.
Illegal mining generated $11.5B in 2025, surpassing drug trafficking.
Only 12 of 36 political parties propose solutions to illegal mining.
Mercury contaminates 50–70% of Amazonian diets.
Illegal mining threatens health, biodiversity, and Indigenous ways of life.
Enforcement lacks traceability due to fragmented data systems.
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