Contrary to the views of the popular environmentalists, illegal gold mining has ravaged landscapes, contaminated water supply sources and contributed to the destruction of vital ecosystems in Penhalonga with the use of mercury worsening the situation.
“This is a sad reality. There is serious land degradation as a result of illegal gold mining that is threatening public infrastructure that includes roads. The use of mercury to trap gold is also a health hazard,” said EMA Manicaland Manager, Kingstone Chitotombe.
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