Peru's customs agency flagged a shipment disguised as rock fragments, discovering that it was concealing toxic mercury. The shipment was headed toward Bolivia for suspected use in illegal gold extraction.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
Galamsey: The Fight We Can not Win
Communities near galamsey sites are the first victims. Toxic chemicals such as mercury and cyanide, used in processing gold, seep into rivers and streams, contaminating water supplies.
read more... https://www.modernghana.com/news/1429771/galamsey-the-fight-we-can-not.html
The Impacts of Mercury Exposure on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Ways to Address It | Minamata COP-6 Online Event
Indigenous Peoples are particularly vulnerable to mercury exposure and are among the first to face the serious health and environmental effects resulting from mercury pollution owing to their close relationship with the environment and its resources.
Mwamba Recognized by the World Gold Council for Pioneering Mercury-Free Processing
In March 2025, Mwamba was recognized by the World Gold Council (WGC) as one of only two global success stories in the use of centralized, mercury-free gold processing plants.
read more... https://mwambamining.com/mwamba-recognized-by-the-world-gold-council-for-pioneering-mercury-free-processing/
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Nicaraguan Brothers Die in Costa Rica Illegal Gold Mine Collapse
The area, once eyed for a large-scale open-pit mine that got shut down in 2010 over environmental concerns, now hosts rampant illegal operations spanning over 900 hectares. These activities have wrecked local ecosystems with mercury pollution and sparked social issues like increased crime along the border.
read more... https://ticotimes.net/2025/09/04/nicaraguan-brothers-die-in-costa-rica-illegal-gold-mine-collapse
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
AFRICA/ZAMBIA - Bishops: "Environmental damage caused by the uncontrolled exploitation of mineral wealth is a social injustice"
"Without adequate controls, these gold miners risk being buried by collapses in their makeshift mines and poisoned by mercury (used to extract gold from rock), not to mention the health risks of the local population."
Monday, September 1, 2025
Gold Mining Effects on the Environment & Stock Impact (2025 Focus)
A critical concern surrounding gold mining effects on the environment is the use of toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide—both prevalent in artisanal and large-scale gold mining. Mercury-based artisanal mining (ASGM) continues to contaminate rivers, streams, and water bodies, posing a grave threat to aquatic life and humans.
read more... https://farmonaut.com/mining/gold-mining-effects-on-the-environment-stock-impact