Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

 A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin and eyes. The chemical can travel far from where its released, polluting the air, water and soil. In Côte d’Ivoire, high concentrations of mercury have even been found in fish, posing significant health concerns for local populations.

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