Hordes of artisanal gold miners descend on Insukamini Growth Point

 

“We fear that Insukamini Dam’s water will be contaminated with mercury from artisanal mining activities. There is huge siltation that has greatly affected the riverine and aquatic ecosystems. Artisanal miners have also been wantonly cutting trees, to obtain poles for makeshift camping shacks,” he said.
Vungu RDC chief executive officer Mr Alex Magura confirmed the presence of artisanal miners at the growth point. read more... https://www.chronicle.co.zw/hordes-of-artisanal-gold-miners-descend-on-insukamini-growth-point/