During the washing of gold by artisanal miners, mercury particles were found in the pan. In addition to this, the mining company heats mercury with gold during processing for gold recovery. So when it comes into contact with gold, mercury vapors can settle in the water and contaminate it. The health risk is very high for these miners and even local residents who regularly inhale this highly toxic substance.
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