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

Posted 5/12/25

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing. Despite Senegal’s 2016 pledge to reduce mercury use, the toxic …

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