Mercury use in artisanal gold mining poses dire health risks for Senegalese women and children

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But the issue is that it takes years for the dangers to manifest,” said Doudou Dramé, president of the Observatoire Territoriale du Secteur Extractif, an organization that advocates for safer conditions for gold miners in Kedougou.“People are dumping it directly into the river.

There’s also resistance among miners, who say mercury is more efficient and profitable.“We need to convince communities that even if they make more money using mercury, in the end, they’ll spend that profit on treating illnesses caused by it,” Goumbala said.“The long-term consequences are far worse.

In artisanal mining, mercury is prized for its ability to bind quickly and easily to gold.

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Author / Journalist: Annika Hammerschlag / The Associated Press

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesBurkina FasoChinaGhanaGuineaMaliOmanSenegal

Topics: Process Artisanal Women Goumbala Mining Camara Gold Metal Mercury Children Senegal

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Published On: 2025-05-13 @ 12:44:14 (1 days ago)

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