Greenpeace International on Nostr: Illegal gold mining has destroyed over 4,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest in just ...

Illegal gold mining has destroyed over 4,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest in just four Indigenous territories in the past two years.

This new report by Greenpeace Brazil traces the path of illegal gold from the Amazon to global markets.

In 2024, the top three destinations for Brazilian gold exports were Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom – major international hubs for refining and trade.

Read more: https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/73985/illegal-gold-mining-has-destroyed-over-4000-hectares-of-amazon-rainforest-in-just-four-indigenous-territories-in-the-past-two-years-warns-greenpeace/