Event Brief
May 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Gold rush in Brazil’s Amazon drives deforestation
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A surge in gold prices has fueled mining in Brazil’s Amazon, increasing deforestation and mercury contamination risks.
WHO: Brazil’s Amazon mining rush
WHAT: Gold-fueled mining expansion accelerating deforestation and mercury contamination in the Amazon
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Gold prices have surged, sparking the mining rush.
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