All That Glitters is Gold?

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Bringing in mining supplies in Suriname
 As humans existing on this planet, we face certain inevitabilities such as  making decisions. Unfortunately not all decisions are equal, and in fact, some decisions are so complex that sacrifices must be made for the best outcome at that time.

The rulers of the world's countries understand this struggle perhaps better than most. In the less developed countries of the world such as Suriname, they are faced with choices that may seem worse than the last on a regular basis. Throughout Suriname's development, its government has been faced with choices to continue the nation's growth through industry, but often industrial growth has side effects. Suriname, rich in earth, flora, and fauna, has a terrain that is not always the most accommodative. Consequently, it can be extremely difficult for some to obtain work, healthcare, and many other basic needs, especially as tourism has not been a strong driving force for development. This complicates decisions for the government as there are so many factors to consider, and not all industries bring the same level of benefits. Gold mining brings several benefits. As a result, over the last few decades, gold mining has been taking the lead in Suriname, surpassing aluminum and its various ores as most lucrative industry.

 While gold mining in Suriname has improved the local economy, foreign relations, and healthcare, it has also brought certain pernicious consequences such as the results of inconsistent regulation enforcement, increased job risk, and unsustainable resource depletion. 
Rosebel Mine, Suriname



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