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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Under pressure over pollution complaints, Aceh calls for closure of gold mines

The appeal states that all procurement and distribution of mercury and cyanide (chemicals often used in illegal gold mining operations) must follow the legal provisions outlined in trade regulation 44/M-DAG/PER/9/2009.

The statement reads in part: "To anyone involved in the procurement, storage, distribution, sale, or purchase and/or use of mercury or cyanide: stop immediately. To the regional and city governments of Aceh: you must monitor, supervise, and take action against the procurement, storage, sale and buying of dangerous materials and non-permitted mining activities to the extent of your authority."
Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0822-lbell-aceh-illegal-gold-mines.html#hIvPKYmm1DUrciQV.99

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