Mercury, a well-documented cause of birth defects and nervous system disorders, is used around the world at gold mining processing sites to separate gold from ore. According to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, Indonesia has one of the highest numbers of artisanal mines (independent small gold mines, often illegal and generally unsafe) in the world, exposing workers and communities to harmful chemicals.
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