EMA, a body responsible for promoting sustainable utilisation and
protection of the environment in the country, said most alluvial mining
companies did not carry out Environment Impact Assessments (EIAs) before
starting operations.
They said alluvial mining activities, particularly for gold, cause
serious river siltation and expose water sources to toxic chemicals,
such as mercury and cyanide which are dangerous to humans and livestock.
http://www.thestandard.co.zw/2013/09/15/villagers-ema-fight-mining-companies/
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