Testing Local Conditions for the Introduction of a Mercury-free Gold Extraction Method using Borax in Zimbabwe
Background. Mercury is extensively used in artisanal small-scale gold mining in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. Mercury-free mining technologies are urgently needed to protect the biophysical environment and human health. Objective. The testing of local conditions for the introduction o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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