eyesonsuriname The Bitcoin Meltdown and the Quest for Stability Amsterdam, December 23rd, 2024 – El Salvador’s recent restrictions on Bitcoin purchases have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, leading to a significant meltdown. This move has reignited debates about the stability and safety of fiat currencies like the US Dollar, which are not backed by…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 10th, 2024 – In a groundbreaking announcement, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador revealed the discovery of gold reserves estimated to be worth an astonishing three trillion dollars. This discovery has the potential to transform the country’s economy and significantly improve the lives of its citizens. This article explores the implications of…
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Gold mining triggers controversy eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 2 november 2024– Four rivers in Amazonian indigenous territories were found to be at a high risk of mercury contamination, above levels considered safe, a report released this week citing a study by the NGO WWF-Brazil. The results indicate an “extremely high risk” of contamination in more than half…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 26th, 2024 – In the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, a battle rages between indigenous communities, nature, and the relentless encroachment of illegal gold miners. The Yanomami tribe, stewards of this ancient land, face a formidable adversary: garimpeiros—armed prospectors who plunder the forest in pursuit of “black gold.” But amidst the chaos,…
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dr. Edivando Vitor do Couto / eyesonsuriname Amsterdam June 3d 2024–Illegal mining, particularly gold mining, is a significant issue in Brazil, especially within the Amazon region. The problem has been exacerbated by the involvement of organized crime groups such as the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and the Red Command (CV), which provide miners…
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Special forces destroy aircraft and seize weapons in effort to protect largest Indigenous reserve from mining mafias T.Philips The Brazilian government has launched its campaign to drive tens of thousands of illegal miners from the country’s largest Indigenous reserve, with special-forces environmental operatives destroying aircraft and seizing weapons and boats during an operation deep in…
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In mining, mercury is usually used for gold separation Bruna Alves From São Paulo to BBC News Brazil Illegal mines, which use excess mercury to enable the separation of gold from other sediments, cause the contamination of fish, the death of rivers, the removal of vegetation cover and, consequently, the escape of animals. All this…
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When will those illegal Brazilians in Suriname be arrested?? eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 July 2023 Brazilian authorities this week arrested 18 illegal miners or garimpeiros in Yanomami Indigenous Land during the joint operation Ágata Fronteira Norte, according to Defense Ministry sources, it was reported Friday. Military personnel from the Armed Forces, Federal Police officers, and officials from the…
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But illegal Brazilian goldminers in Suriname damage the environment beyond repair. No Focus. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 11 2023–Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, dispelled questions about whether Petrobras’ withdrawal from Guyana’s inaugural offshore licensing round is linked to the controversy surrounding Venezuela’s claim for Guyana’s territory. “Absolutely not!” was his response when asked. He argued…
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The gold connection between West-Africa and Suriname The Cultural Origin of African Surinamers by Ba Kwasi (Christopher Healy) 6 June 2022 (09:45) The gable of the Iamgold Office in Paramaribo, Suriname is adorned with a profile portrait of Mansa Musa (1312-1337), the ninth Mansa (king) of the Mali Empire (6th to 13th century).…
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