Belo Sun Faces Supreme Court Bid to Halt Volta Grande Gold Mine License

Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office seeks suspension of Belo Sun Mining's Volta Grande gold project license, citing environmental concerns. The Supreme Court has been asked to halt the project, with both Belo Sun and the State of Pará opposing the suspension. The project, located in the Amazon, is projected to be the largest open-pit gold mine in Brazil, with 3.52 million ounces of gold expected to be extracted over 17 years.