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Miners in the Serra Pelada gold mines in Brazil, 1980s.

The miners, known as garimpeiros, worked in chaotic and violent conditions during the gold rush.
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What happened in the 1980s?

The Serra Pelada gold rush began in 1981 and peaked in the mid-1980s.

The mine became known for its chaos and harsh working conditions.
The military government sent an officer to manage the mine.

The garimpeiros formed the Cooperativa de Mineração dos Garimpeiros de Serra Pelada (COOMIGASP).

What has happened since?
The mine closed in 1993.
The area is now surrounded by farms and ranches.

How has Serra Pelada been portrayed in media?

The Brazilian comedy group Os Trapalhões made a movie about Serra Pelada in 1982.
Neil Hollander made a documentary about Serra Pelada in 1984 called Gold Lust.
The 1988 documentary film Powaqqatsi opened with footage of Serra Pelada.

The 2014 documentary film The Salt of the Earth featured the work of Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, who took iconic photos of the miners.

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