Mining activities strip away topsoil, which is essential for growing cocoa trees. The chemicals used in gold extraction, such as mercury and cyanide, seep into the soil, making it toxic and unsuitable for plant growth. Over time, large tracts of once-fertile land become barren, further reducing cocoa yields.
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