Chemicals like cyanide and mercury are often used to dissolve precious metals, separating them from ore, but arsenic and cadmium can be released into ecosystems as mining byproducts. All can cause serious cardiovascular, mental, digestive and reproductive problems, especially after prolonged exposure.
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