Illegal gold miners live in small settlements in houses made of wood and plastic.
Illegal mining activities in Brazil is seen by many as a scourge that destroys tropical forests of the Amazon, poisoning the indigenous tribes and plundering the country.
But for some, this is a normal way of life. Illegal gold miners live in small settlements in houses made of wood and plastic.
They produce about 60 kg of gold per month, but workers earn a penny, who immediately descend on alcohol and prostitutes, and the main profit goes to the owners of illegal business.