Mining in Madre de Dios (IMAGE) American Geophysical Union Caption Above, satellite images show mining ponds in the Madre de Dios region, before and after the 2019 intervention. Below, satellite images show new mining expanding to areas outside the intervention zone. Credit Evan Dethier, European Space Agency Copernicus Sentinel-2) Usage Restrictions Use appropriate credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.