# New lab fights Amazon illegal gold mining

> Brazil's Federal Police opens lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon.
- Title: New lab fights Amazon illegal gold mining · Agência Brasil
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: federal police, amazon fund, ouro alvo, illegal gold mining, deforestation, mercury analysis, mineral traceability, brazil, Agência Brasil
- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/geral/noticia/2026-11/new-lab-helps-fight-illegal-gold-mining-amazon
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:52:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal police, amazon fund, ouro alvo, illegal gold mining, deforestation, mercury analysis, mineral traceability, news, brazil
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Federal Police launched a lab to trace illegal gold mining in Amazon using scientific standards to reduce deforestation.