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Peru Seizes 4 Tons of Mercury in Crackdown on Illegal Amazon Gold Mining

Peru's SUNAT seizes 4 tons of mercury at Callao Port, combating illegal Amazon gold mining that harms health and environment. Learn about the push for formalized mining.

This news matters because illegal gold mining using mercury causes irreversible environmental damage, contaminates water sources, and poses severe health risks to local communities through mercury poisoning. It highlights the global struggle against unregulated mining practices that undermine conservation efforts and public safety, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement and sustainable alternatives to protect ecosystems and human health.