gold panning can lead to ground water abstraction and pollution of water by cyanide and mercury. The Mashonaland West Mining Commissioner (2007) established that ground water abstractions for both domestic and industrial use can alter the level of the water table and this can lead to ground instability on one hand. On the other hand, water from mining operations has the potential to contaminate surface water because of the cyanide and mercury that is used during gold extraction. Cyanide and mercury can cause harm to wildlife, aquatic and human beings.
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