Ghana Gold Corporation has pledged to reduce liquid mercury pollution during its operation in the country.
Mercury emissions in the country’s mining sector are extremely prevalent and a major health and environmental concern, particularly in the small-scale gold mining sector, a statement issued by the company said.
Liquid mercury is used in amalgamation of gold to recover gold in its native form. While mercury simplifies the gold collection process considerably, it is extremely dangerous.
Part of the gold collection process requires that the miners bake the amalgam balls. These stone-sized mercury and gold amalgam balls are heated on an open flame to separate the mercury from the gold.
Part of the gold collection process requires that the miners bake the amalgam balls. These stone-sized mercury and gold amalgam balls are heated on an open flame to separate the mercury from the gold.
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