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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Africa: WHO - Urgent Action Needed to Combat Poisoning From Artisanal Gold Mining in Africa

The artisanal and small-scale gold miners often use mercury, a highly toxic chemical to separate their gold from ore, putting their health at great risk. Alternatives to mercury do exist, but for many miners, operating independently without government support, income trumps the health and environmental risks.
read more... https://allafrica.com/stories/201811070716.html

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