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Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Abidjan, 25th April 2023 – The Ivorian Government has taken decisive action to protect the nation’s health and environment today, launching a $17-million project to reduce the use of mercury in its artisanal gold mining sector. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin and eyes. The chemical can… Read More