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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The devastating environmental impact of illegal mining in South Africa

 For example, mercury is still widely used in gold mining, especially in artisanal and small-scale operations. 

According to the report, this causes irreversible damage, contaminating soil and water sources, affecting not only the workers who come into direct contact with it but also nearby communities and biodiversity along river systems.

read more... https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-07-22-the-devastating-environmental-impact-of-illegal-mining-in-south-africa/

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