Companies must act to stamp out child labour in Ghanaian gold mining – Human Rights Watch

Children have been injured and killed in mine collapses, and suffered from pain and respiratory problems caused by the work. They also risk brain damage and other life-long disabilities from mercury poisoning, the report claims.Human Rights Watch said artisanal and small-scale gold mining is poorly regulated in Ghana, and many local gold traders have done little to determine whether the gold they buy is produced with child labour. It called on companies to have clear policies against child labour, to require regular monitoring with unannounced inspections, full chain-of-custody documentation, and ensure all contracts with suppliers include specific language prohibiting child labour.
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