Gold mining and environmental issues in the Guyana region

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyse the environmental issues in French Guiana in relation to gold mining. The methodology is based on
a literature review and four field studies carried out over the last 5 years (2017-2022). The text demonstrates that gold mines are present throughout
the region and that soil erosion and, even more so, the use of mercury, are important environmental issues in this activity.