Concern was also raised that illegal miners are using mercury, cyanide and other hazardous chemicals in and around rivers and dam catchments
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Concern was also raised that illegal miners are using mercury, cyanide and other hazardous chemicals in and around rivers and dam catchments
read more... https://cajnewsafrica.com/2026/02/06/illegal-mining-chokes-bulawayos-water-sources/
It is estimated that four-fifths of Paracale’s residents rely on gold mining. Miners gather ore from riverbeds, mines and even metres-deep pools of mud. Many mix it with mercury, which bonds to any gold particles lodged in the ore. When the mixture is heated, the mercury evaporates and leaves gold behind.
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Dr Osei Tutu also expressed concern about environmental factors, noting that illegal mining activities, ‘galamsey’ in some communities, have led to severe water pollution, posing an additional risk to kidney health.
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