Brazil's Gold Legacy
Brazil ranks among the world's top gold producers. Mining operations span from the Amazon rainforest to the southern highlands, shaping the nation's economy for centuries.
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Northern Region
Pará & Amapá States
The Amazon basin hosts major gold operations including both industrial mines and traditional garimpo artisanal sites. Key mines: Serra Pelada, Tucano, Aurizona.
Central Corridor
Goiás, Tocantins & Mato Grosso
A critical mining belt with multi-commodity operations. Key mines: Serra Grande, Chapada, Pilar. Gold often found alongside copper deposits.
Minas Gerais
The "General Mines" State
Historic mining heartland active since the 18th century. Key mines: Morro Velho (since 1834), Cuiabá, São Bento. Rich geological formations.
Bahia Gold Belt
Northeastern Brazil
Significant greenstone belt deposits. Key mines: Jacobina, Fazenda Brasileiro, Santa Luz. Ancient geological formations rich in gold.
Southern Regions
Paraná & Rio Grande do Sul
Smaller but significant operations in the south. Mixed commodity mines where gold is often found as a secondary resource alongside zinc, copper, and other metals.
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