Pocket mining in this upland town in Kalinga gears toward mercury-free after Ban Toxics, a global advocate of non-toxics, started its advocacy in the province against use of mercury in mining.
The local government allowed pocket mining in Barangay Gaang but is under close watch and regulation.
Ban Toxics has convinced pocket miners here to shift from the use of mercury in their operation to other non-hazard agents.
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