One of the miners actually said:

"Yes, there is environmental damage in the area, but officials must know that the main damage was caused not by us but by a company that conducted exploration there ... they tore down the forest and turned over the soil while they were making their explorations ... the holes were already there when we arrived."

What a bunch of nonsense. The damage was done by miners with high power hydraulic mining hoses. Either that or by Vanessa -- maybe Hugo should sue 'em. LOL