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While Brazil ’ s environmental regulations are in line with global norms , the key is communication and stakeholder engagement . Hill notes that taking up to two years to get a license for a drill hole is what ’ s “ killing the industry ” in Brazil . However , to achieve a sustainable mining sector , he maintains there are no shortcuts and the real challenge is educating people about mining ’ s positives , such as job creation . “ Done properly with the right checks and balances mining is actually very low impact relative to say , agriculture which is a major area of environmental focus . The mining industry has to demonstrate it is not going to destroy the Amazon , but will help sustain it while delivering products the world needs .”
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