# Brazil’s Gold Fingerprinting Fight | San Francisco News

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Podcast: [San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460010)
Published: 2026-07-24T13:25:49+00:00
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Brazil’s federal police are deploying cutting-edge forensic “gold fingerprinting” to crack down on illegal Amazon mining, tracing gold’s origin to protected or Indigenous lands using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. As gold prices soar, criminals launder stolen ore through legal channels, exploiting fake permits in a “ghost mine” scam. The environmental toll is catastrophic: mercury pollution contaminates rivers and fish, endangering Indigenous communities—especially children. Courts are stepping in to demand stricter gold traceability, while prosecutors pursue legal action. Crime rings are expanding across borders, demanding global cooperation. Brazil vows to eliminate mercury use under U.N. pressure, with experts urging Indigenous consultation—since banning mercury would both clean up pollution and make illegal gold instantly detectable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0818402029721fea

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