Prof. James Dankwa, a visiting professor from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighted the severe environmental and health impacts of mercury and cyanide used in illegal mining activities. He warned that mercury pollution from illegal mining contaminates water bodies, harms aquatic life, and poses significant health risks to humans. Similarly, cyanide use endangers ecosystems and human health, with potentially lethal effects and long-term environmental damage.
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