For hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the ...

Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

Mr Girling, who has yet to decide what to spend his share of the money on, said afterwards: “I was working in a tree at the ...

Tree rings can be used to determine the release of mercury into the air due to mining activities in South and Central America. This study is crucial in determining the illegal mining activity and ...