Mercury and cyanide, used in gold extraction, contaminate rivers and streams, posing severe health risks to humans and wildlife. In Matabeleland North, the Umguza River shows mercury levels up to eight times the safe limit. Communities downstream face water shortages and exposure to toxic chemicals, undermining their health and livelihoods.
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