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Gold miners are revered here…

This statue, which takes pride of place in the center of a gold mining town in Peru, speaks volumes about the relationship between gold and many locals. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a traditional livelihood here, providing an important source of income for many impoverished communities. But it comes at a great cost.

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