Mining area map in Madre de Dios, Peru (IMAGE)
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Map showing major mining areas in Madre de Dios, Peru. Heavily mechanized mining that utilizes earth-moving vehicles predominates in Delta and Huepetuhe, while minimally mechanized mining relying on suction pumps and human labor is used almost exclusively in La Pampa. The areas in La Pampa south of the Interoceanic Highway were the target of Operation Mercury in February 2019.
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Figure compiled by Evan Dethier. Image: NASA/USGS via Landsat 8 in 2019.
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