“There is a serious conflict between gold mining and agriculture production,” he said. “Gold panning is rampant in this province, especially in Mazowe, Bindura and Mt Darwin districts. These illegal mining activities are threatening the country’s food basket as Mashonaland Central is known for.
Mr Rwafa said the use of chemicals like sodium cyanide and red mercury was becoming a mortal threat to both humans and animals.
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