Blessed Ground examines the impact of international gold mining near rural communities in Mozambique. Deprived of fertile lands, locals turned to artisanal mining, relying on income from gold panning despite limited job opportunities and a lack of restitution. Mining has deepened poverty, weakened social structures, and led to issues like gender-based violence. Hazardous chemicals like mercury and cyanide contaminate water, harming health and ecosystems.