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Mining pressure threatens large areas of the Brazilian Amazon — Level A1 — an aerial view of a construction site in the middle of a forest

Mining pressure threatens large areas of the Brazilian AmazonCEFR A1

8 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Luiz Felipe Fernandes, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by WillFly SA, Unsplash

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  • The Amazon now faces growing pressure from mining projects.
  • Much of this mining is for minerals used in clean energy.
  • A very large natural area near communities is at risk.
  • Many people live in the at-risk region and use the land.
  • Local communities could lose homes, food and other resources.
  • Researchers mapped mine sites, licences and planned mines nearby.
  • Some protected areas are also under mining pressure.
  • Experts warn that the situation is a serious problem.
  • They ask governments to make stronger land protection rules.

Difficult words

  • mining — The activity of taking minerals from the earth
  • mineral — Natural substance taken from the ground
    minerals
  • community — A group of people who live near each other
    communities
  • clean energy — Energy that makes little or no pollution
  • licence — Official paper that allows an activity or use
    licences
  • map — Show places and information on a map
    mapped

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever visited a large natural area?
  • Would you be worried if a mine came near your home?

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