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Thursday, October 23, 2014

THE LIFE OF AN ARTISANAL MINER AND IMPACT OF FAIRTRADE GOLD

Before the Fairtrade Gold project, we were mining and crushing rocks the traditional way which is time consuming, risky and labour intensive. With Fairtrade, our eyes are now open to take up small scale mining as a serious business venture. We are now working with greater precaution and adapting appropriate technology that enables us crush several tons of rock in few hours leading to increased returns. We are also more sensitized on issues of mercury and prevention of child labour in our mine and the surrounding community.
http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/news/the-life-of-an-artisanal-miner-and-impact-of-fairtrade-gold/

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