Artisanal and small-scale gold mining contribute to widespread mercury emissions, leading to chronic mercury intoxication in miners and nearby communities. This poisoning results in severe neurological issues. Additionally, these mines often contaminate land and water with toxic mine waste, including petroleum byproducts, arsenic, cyanide, and other potentially toxic elements.
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