Illegal mining is a concern especially for people in areas where the gold mines are located. Illegal mining activities have led to series of environmental and health implications. Environmental implications include the destruction of farmlands and fishing habitats by acid drainages, polluted water sources, acid rain from flares and mine holes. All these have led to the distortion of the livelihood of many agrarian communities in these areas. Also, trenches dug by these illegal gold miners are usually abandoned when they are through with mining. These trenches then easily become dangerous spots and locations for series of devastating gully erosions.
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