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Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it's poisoning the people who use it
In Senegal's gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold ...
Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal, it’s poisoning the people who use it
In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing ...
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Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it
Miners mix the liquid metal into crushed ore ... That exposure can be especially dangerous for pregnant and nursing women. Mercury can cross the placenta, putting fetuses at risk of developmental ...