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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests

 Highlighting the grim toll on miners, authorities uncovered large quantities of painkillers used to counter the harsh effects of toxic chemicals employed in gold extraction. Substances like mercury and cyanide, commonly used in small-scale mining, pose severe risks, with prolonged exposure leading to irreversible health damage.

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