Italy pressed over signs of illegal gold imports from Brazil
Italian lawmakers have asked the government for explanations after Brazilian authorities and reports by Repórter Brasil revealed business ties between Italian refineries and exporters under investigation for allegedly trading gold originating from illegal mining sites in the Amazon
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Italian jewellery sector blames Brazil for illegal gold entering the country
Confederation representing Italian jewellers says it is up to Brazilian authorities to enforce controls to prevent the export of gold illegally mined in the Amazon; Greenpeace accuses the industry of “hiding behind bureaucracy”; MP claims Italy “protects industry and abandons the forest”
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