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Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal, it’s poisoning the people who use it

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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