It is acknowledged that gold mining provides a significant source of income for small and medium-scale miners and moreover, a major contributor to the country’s GDP. Nevertheless, our miners use substantial amounts of mercury in an unsafe manner and environmentally hazardous conditions. Mercury is generally handled by people with little or no awareness of its danger, and little or no training to minimise the risks associated with its use.
http://www.stabroeknews.com/2012/opinion/letters/08/07/miners-should-stop-whining-and-embrace-sustainable-development/
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