perhaps it would be betetr if ere were not any gold year, but it is here.the river is already poisoned, it would not make any difference if i were the only one not to be involved in the gold business. >> the neighboring island is marketed as a tropical paradise, an environmental disaster is unfolding. but the lure of gold is irresistible. he found 5 kilograms of gold in two months. he invested the proceeds into this plant. each takes about 200 sacks of gold mercury. the sludge is built fort days to separate out the gold. he charges 400 euros for the service. >> i decided to look to the future. if i did carried on digging, i could have been robbed or not found any more gold. anything can happen. it makes sense to invest profits wisely. >> his clients come in person to pick up their gold and to find out how much it ways. this man's yield is just a few grams. the quality of his gold does not forget it. it is only worth about 800 euros. he has not hit the jackpot this time. the gold merchants usually fare better. at the same time, the soaring price of gold pose