From Agência Brasil · · 50s
New lab fights Amazon illegal gold mining
Brazil's Federal Police opens lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon.
In brief
Brazil's Federal Police opens lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon. Brazil's Federal Police launched a lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon using scientific standards to reduce deforestation. Originally reported by Agência Brasil.
New lab opens
Brazil's Federal Police inaugurated the Forensic Geochemistry Laboratory for Mineral Traceability.
Program supported by Amazon Fund
The lab is part of Ouro Alvo program, funded by Amazon Fund with BRL 318.5 million.
Lab tracks gold origin
The lab analyzes brazilian ore deposits to create scientific standards for gold traceability.
Combats illegal mining
The lab helps identify illegal mining and deter new crimes linked to deforestation.
Funds for equipment
Funds buy equipment for mineral and mercury analysis, plus sample preparation materials.
Multi-agency effort
The program involves federal police, highway police, national security forces, and nine amazon states.
The main idea
Brazil's Federal Police launched a lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon using scientific standards to reduce deforestation.
